carbon fiber

noun3

1. •
   A very strong filament made by the pyrolysis of a synthetic fiber such as rayon.
2. •
   Ellipsis of carbon fiber reinforced polymer/plastic, a type of strong and lightweight composite material, especially epoxied composite laminate.

   • One problem, though: with prices above $8 a pound for midgrade carbon fiber, the material costs about 20 times as much as the steel it replaces. — 2004
3. •
   A cloth or felt made from these fibers.