glass fiber

• Ein Material aus extrem feinen Glasfasern, das zur Herstellung verschiedener Produkte wie Isolierungen, Textilien und Verbundwerkstoffen für Bau und Industrie verwendet wird.

A material consisting of extremely fine fibers of glass, used in making various products such as insulation, textiles, and composite materials for construction and manufacturing.

1. Reinforcement materialB2formal

   A material consisting of extremely fine fibers of glass, used in making various products for its strength and lightweight properties.

   Verstärkungsmaterial

   • Glass fiber is commonly used to reinforce plastics in boat hulls.
   • The car's body panels are made from glass fiber composite.
   • Engineers use glass fiber in insulation for its thermal properties.

2. Optical transmissionB2formal

   A thin, flexible fiber of glass used to transmit light signals, especially in telecommunications.

   Optische Übertragung

   • Glass fiber cables carry internet data across continents.
   • The medical endoscope uses glass fiber to illuminate internal organs.
   • Modern communication networks rely heavily on glass fiber technology.