noun
fiber-reinforced plastic; FRP
Technical term for composite materials where fibers (glass, carbon, etc.) are embedded in a plastic matrix. Often abbreviated as FRP.
この船の船体は繊維強化プラスチックでできている。
The hull of this boat is made of fiber-reinforced plastic.
繊維強化プラスチックは軽量
Because fiber-reinforced plastic is lightweight and strong, it is also used in aircraft parts.