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fibre

/ˈfaɪ.bə/

/ˈfaɪ.bɚ/

Translations

fibrenoun

fibres

The fabric is made from natural fibre.

Ткань сделана из натурального волокна.

Dietary fibre is important for digestion.

Пищевые фибры важны для пищеварения.

Additional translations

Synonyms

fibreadjective

/ˈfaɪ.bə/

/ˈfaɪ.bɚ/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "fibre optic", "fibre content"

fibrenoun

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed.

The fabric is made from natural fibres like cotton and wool.

Dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes.

Eating foods high in fibre can help maintain a healthy digestive system.

A basic structural material of a plant or animal tissue.

Muscle fibres contract to produce movement.

A person's character or moral strength.

She showed great moral fibre in standing up for what she believed in.

fibreadjective

Made of, consisting of, or relating to fibre, especially textile or dietary fibre.

The building features fibre insulation to improve energy efficiency.