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carbon fiber, a material consisting of graphite fibers in a plastic matrix. It is used in radiologic devices to reduce patient exposure to x-rays. carbon a chemical element, atomic number 6,atomic weight 12.011, symbol C. See Table 6. asymmetric carbon atom one bonded to four different atoms. See also isomer. carbon fiber made by the pyrolization of polymer fibers at very high temperatures and used in various forms as soft tissue implants, particularly in tendon and ligament repair. carbon fixation see dark reaction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Close by, in Santa Monica, Peter Testa and his partner Devyn Weiser have been experimenting with carbon fibre, a tough, lightweight material that is used in bridges and the latest generation of airliners. The seats are made of Kevlar and carbon fibre and have been manufactured by the Swiss company Fast. The neurosurgical patients' hands were covered for 15 minutes using a carbon fibre warming mitten and the patients were randomly assigned to active warming at 52[degrees]C or passive insulation. |
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