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reversible

10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) reversible (adjective)
  2. 2) reversible (noun)
  3. reversible cell (noun)
  4. reversible disc plow (noun)
  5. reversible electrode (noun)
  6. reversible error (noun)
  7. reversible lock (noun)
  8. reversible-pitch propeller (noun)
  9. reversible process (noun)
  10. reversible reaction (noun)

1re·vers·ible

adj \ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl\

Definition of REVERSIBLE

: capable of being reversed or of reversing: as a : capable of going through a series of actions (as changes) either backward or forward <a reversible chemical reaction> b : having two finished usable sides <reversible fabric> c : wearable with either side out <a reversible coat>
— re·vers·ibil·i·ty \-ˌvər-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— re·vers·ibly \-ˈvər-sə-blē\ adverb
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Examples of REVERSIBLE

  1. Fortunately, the damage is reversible.

First Known Use of REVERSIBLE

1648

Rhymes with REVERSIBLE

coercible, conversable, dispersible, eversible, immersible, submersible, traversable

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