No. 3,331 in German
glasfaser
Fiber optic.
In a sentence
Die Glasfaserleitung bietet sehr schnelle Internetverbindungen.
The fiberglass line provides very fast internet connections.
Here, 'glasfaser' refers to 'fiber optic' as used in technology for Internet connections.
Eine Glasfaser besteht aus dünnen Fäden aus Glas.
A fiberglass is made up of thin threads of glass.
Here, 'glasfaser' denotes the physical composition of fiberglass, which is glass fibers.
Die Reparatur der Glasfaser kann kompliziert sein aufgrund ihrer empfindlichen Struktur.
The repair of the fiberglass can be complicated due to its delicate structure.
In this sentence, 'glasfaser' is used to refer to the material, emphasizing its fragility during repairs.
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