A rope made of glass fiber strands, used in situations where traditional rope would corrode or conduct electricity.
From 'glass' + 'rope,' a compound noun. This product emerged in the 20th century as fiberglass technology advanced and industrial applications required corrosion-resistant materials.
Glassrope is used in electrical substations because glass fiber is an excellent insulator—it can support heavy loads near high-voltage equipment where metal cables would be dangerously conductive.
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