| Summary: | A composite, in its general term, is a solid material that
results when two or more different substances, each with
its own characteristics and properties, are combined to
create a new substance whose properties are superior to
those of the original components in a specific application,
Composites are of greatest use in the aerospace industry
in which their stiffness, lightness, and heat resistance make them the materials of choice in reinforcing the engine
cowls, wings, doors, and flaps of aircraft. Composite
materials are also used in rackets and other sports
equipment, in cutting tools, and in certain parts of
automotive engines.
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