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fiber

thread

Related forms: fiber · 4 words in this dictionary

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4 words

A thread-like structure that forms body tissues, such as muscle or nerve

fib+er

Shared component: fiber · thread

a strong, light material made from fine glass threads woven into a fabric or embedded in plastic.

fiber+glass

Shared component: fiber · thread

Relating to or using thin glass or plastic threads (fibers) that carry information in the form of light signals.

fiber+optic

Shared component: fiber · thread

A very strong, lightweight synthetic material made from thin threads of carbon atoms, used in high-performance products.

carbon+fiber

Shared component: fiber · thread