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Concept information

Preferred term

fiberglass

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A composite material made of plastic reinforced by glass fibers and used in a variety of items such as surfboards, auto body parts, holding tanks and vessels, and orthopedic casts.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • fibreglass

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/570

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