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prepreg

Syllabification: (pre·preg)
Pronunciation: /ˈprēˈpreg/
Definition of prepreg

noun

  • a fibrous material preimpregnated with a particular synthetic resin, used in making reinforced plastics.

Origin:

1950s: from pre- 'before' + (im)preg(nated)

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