Design and Technology GCSE
Composite Material
What Composite Material means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Composite Material
A material made by combining two or more constituent materials with different properties to create a new material with enhanced characteristics.
Topics that use Composite Material
- Developments in modern and smart materials, composite materials and technical textiles (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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