Polymer matrix composite

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  1. 2. A long, continuous fiber used in some PMC manufacturing processes.
  2. 3. A key property of PMCs, often higher than the matrix material alone.
  3. 5. The fibers in a PMC, which provide strength and stiffness.
  4. 7. A material made from two or more constituent materials with different properties.
  5. 9. A common thermoset resin used as a matrix in PMCs.
  6. 10. A type of polymer used as the matrix in PMCs.
  7. 12. Another significant industry where PMCs are used, particularly in body panels.
  8. 13. A key industry that utilizes PMCs for lightweight structures.
  9. 14. PMCs are known for their resistance to this type of degradation.
  10. 15. PMCs are known for their lightweight nature, offering advantages in many applications.
  11. 16. A primary component of a PMC, providing strength and stiffness.
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  1. 1. A type of fiber often used in PMCs for high strength.
  2. 3. A material's resistance to bending or deformation.
  3. 4. A type of polymer that undergoes a chemical change when heated and cannot be reshaped.
  4. 6. A large molecule composed of repeating units, often used as the matrix in composites.
  5. 8. The ability of a material to absorb energy before fracturing.
  6. 11. The substance that holds the fibers together in a PMC.