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fiberglass


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fiberglass

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Glass which is drawn into fibrous form and can be woven into cloth. It is strong, light, nonflammable and has a high tensile strength.

Variations

canvas, glass

Fiberglas (TM)

glass fibers

glass fiber

fibrous glass

glass canvas

glass, fiber

glass, spun

spun glass

fiber glass

fibreglass

fibre glass

glass, fibre

fibre de verre

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