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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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A fiber is something from a plant or animal that looks like a small hair or little piece of thread. Some fibers you may know are cotton fibers and wool fibers. Fibers from the cotton plant or from sheep's wool are often used to make thread and yarn, and these are used to make things like clothes, curtains, or blankets. Nowadays, people can make fibers from chemicals too. Maybe you have a sweater or socks or a jacket made from these fibers.
Angela's sweater is made from cotton and wool fibers.
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There is something called fiber in foods that come from plants. Foods that have a lot of fiber usually need a lot of chewing, but they are very healthy for our bodies. Foods such as beans and green vegetables have more fiber than soft bread or white rice.
Noah's doctor told him he should eat more fiber. She told him to eat foods like berries, broccoli, and beans. |
| related words: |
yarn |
| derivation: |
fiberless (adj.) |
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