glass fiber

• Material composto por fibras de vidro extremamente finas, usado na fabricação de diversos produtos, como isolamento, tecidos e materiais compósitos para construção e indústria.

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.

   Material de reforço

   • 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.

   Fibra óptica

   • 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.