Key Vocabulary

English Word Explanation
Composite A material made from two or more different materials.
Fibre (US: Fiber) A thin, long piece of material (like glass or carbon).
Reinforcement The strong material (like fibres) that adds strength.
Matrix The main material that holds the reinforcement together.
Strong Able to hold a lot of weight without breaking.
Light Does not weigh much; opposite of heavy.
Durable Lasts a long time; not easily damaged.
Flexible Easy to bend; opposite of rigid or stiff.
Rigid / Stiff Difficult to bend or change shape.
Corrosion-resistant Does not rust (like iron) when wet or old.