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lightweight

[lahyt-weyt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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"The potential applications are vast -- lightweight protective clothing, airplane components, biodegradable medical implants, and even soft robotics could benefit from fibres engineered using these natural principles," he said.

From Science Daily

Despite its exterior Carrara marble surfaces, the building looks lightweight and poorly made.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 30-year-old can now start looking towards unifying the lightweight division.

From BBC

He opens his lightweight jacket to reveal a modified tool belt around his waist.

From Literature

Beneath the seemingly lightweight nature of Fern’s work ran a most radical agenda.

From The Wall Street Journal