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fiber
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a natural or synthetic filament capable of being spun into yarn.
Ãâó: www.jamarco.com/09a_Rope/rope_glossary.htm
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fiber
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a natural strand that can be spun into thread or yarn or woven into cloth
Ãâó: www.huntington.org/Education/lessons/BG-DP-vocab.h...
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fiber optics
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Technology that involves sending laser light pulses via glass strands to transmit digital information. Strands, although about the thickness of a human hair, have nearly unlimited capacity. Bundled in protective sheathing about the diameter of a human thumb, fiber can carry more information than copper cable the diameter of a utility pole.
Ãâó: www.satelliteretailers.com/glossary.html
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fiber
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A natural or synthetic structure that is the basic component of fabrics and textiles, including carpeting.
Ãâó: www.intertechflooring.com/glossary.html
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fiberglass
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Glass fibers either loose or woven, reinforced with resin and used in the construction of many boats.
Ãâó: www.boats.com/glossary/F.jsp
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