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A material made of two or more distinct materials combined to obtain properties not achievable by either alone is called a:

  1. Composite
  2. Alloy
  3. Polymer blend only
  4. Ceramic

Answer

A. Composite

Solution

Examples: fiberglass, reinforced concrete, carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer.

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