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lightweight

[lahyt-weyt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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This substance forms a rigid, web-like structure of plastic strands that are arranged into a lightweight foam.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

This lightweight metal is highly reactive, meaning it can quickly undergo chemical reactions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The Flying Flea C6 is lightweight and easy to maneuver, but its estimated 100-kilometer range makes it viable only for city commuting, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Berlin-based eyewear brand Mykita kick-starts a sunglasses spring with new minimalist lens shapes and ultra-slender lightweight frames.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He connected the hose from the tank and held the little potmetal burner up in his hand, small and lightweight.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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