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Fiber: meaning, definitions and examples

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fiber

 

[ หˆfaษชbษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dietary

Fiber refers to the indigestible part of plant foods that travels through the digestive system, absorbing water along the way and easing bowel movements. It is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system and preventing constipation.

Synonyms

bulk, roughage

Examples of usage

  • Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber.
  • Eating fiber-rich foods can help lower cholesterol levels.
  • Increasing fiber intake can promote weight loss.
Context #2 | Noun

textile

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

Synonyms

filament, thread

Examples of usage

  • Cotton and wool are commonly used fibers in the textile industry.
  • Synthetic fibers like polyester are also widely used in clothing production.
Context #3 | Noun

optics

In optics, fiber refers to a flexible, transparent fiber made of glass or plastic, used for transmitting light between the two ends of the fiber.

Synonyms

light guide, optical fiber

Examples of usage

  • Optical fibers are used in telecommunications for high-speed data transmission.
  • Fiber optic cables are known for their high bandwidth and low attenuation.

Translations

Translations of the word "fiber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fibra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคถเคพ (resha)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Faser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะพะบะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚รณkno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็นŠ็ถญ (ใ›ใ‚“ใ„, sen'i)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fibre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fibra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฌ์œ  (seomyu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ูŠุงู (alyaf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกkno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกkno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บค็ปด (xiฤnwรฉi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlakno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trefjar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะปัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒญแƒ™แƒ (boฤk'o)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fibra

Word origin

The word 'fiber' originated from the Latin word 'fibra', which means a thread or filament. The term has been used in various contexts such as dietary fiber, textile fiber, and optical fiber. Over time, the importance of fiber in maintaining a healthy diet and in various industries has been widely recognized.

See also: fibber.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,885, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.