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- pronunciation:
- faI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread.
My jacket is made from cotton and wool fibers.It is dangerous to breathe in asbestos fibers.
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| definition 2: |
a plant material found in food that is not digested by the body but that plays an important part in good health.
Whole wheat bread is high in fiber.
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| related words: |
yarn |
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| derivation: |
fiberless (adj.) |
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