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lightweight

[lahyt-weyt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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It is lightweight, inexpensive, and its chiral phonons generate their own internal magnetic effects.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 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

Each trailer uses about 4,500 pounds of the lightweight metal, which is also its biggest cost center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Other officers now spurned their black oxfords for more casual boots, especially the lightweight Bates and Hi-Tec brands, which were popular among police.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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