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glass fibre

/ˈɡlɑːs ˌfaɪbə/

Tradução: Material composto por fibras de vidro extremamente finas, usado na fabricação de produtos como isolantes, tecidos e materiais compósitos para construção e indústria.

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/ˈɡlɑːs ˌfaɪbə/B2formaltechnical
  • ptMaterial composto por fibras de vidro extremamente finas, usado na fabricação de produtos como isolantes, 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. Reinforcing materialB2formal

    A lightweight, strong material made from thin strands of glass, used for reinforcement in composites.

    ptMaterial de reforço

    • The boat hull is made from glass fibre for durability.
    • Glass fibre is commonly used in car body panels.
    • They reinforced the plastic with glass fibre to make it stronger.
  2. Insulation materialB2formal

    A material made from glass fibres used for thermal and acoustic insulation.

    ptIsolamento em fibra de vidro

    • The attic was insulated with glass fibre to reduce heat loss.
    • Glass fibre insulation helps keep buildings quiet.
    • Workers wore protective gear when handling glass fibre insulation.