fibers

plural of fiber
as in threads
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the fibers found on the victim's body came from a carpet in the suspect's home

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Recent Examples of fibers Paka also has an emphasis on sustainable sourcing, and all of their alpaca fibers are traceable. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024 Plenty of sweaters are made with acrylic and polyester fibers, which can look great and keep you cozy, but natural materials tend to be better investments. Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024 By far the softest socks on our list, Paka’s combination of tencel and ultra-fine alpaca fibers are an absolute joy to wear and have even become our go-to socks for wandering around the house. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024 Made with premium synthetic fibers, these brushes are super soft and gentle on sensitive skin. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024 Then, de-fibrillation removes excess fibers to get a smoother fabric and improved aesthetics. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024 The animal tissue consumed is typically muscle, which has a distinctive shape made from fibers of protein that are bundled together with connective tissue. Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024 The size and shape of the protein fibers influence the texture of the meat. Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024 The inner part of the machine rotates like a screw, combining the molecules, converting the structure of the plant material from spherical shapes to fibers. Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024

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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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