fiber

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fi·ber | \ ˈfī-bər

Definition of fiber

1 : a thread or a structure or object resembling a thread: such as

a(1) : a slender root (as of a grass)

(2) : an elongated tapering thick-walled plant cell void at maturity that imparts elasticity, flexibility, and tensile strength

b(1) : a strand of nerve tissue : axon, dendrite

(2) : one of the filaments composing most of the intercellular matrix of connective tissue

(3) : one of the elongated contractile cells of muscle tissue

c : a slender and greatly elongated natural or synthetic filament (as of wool, cotton, asbestos, gold, glass, or rayon) typically capable of being spun into yarn

d : mostly indigestible material in food (such as legumes, whole grains, and vegetables) that stimulates the intestine to peristalsis and promotes elimination of waste from the large intestine : bulk, roughage dietary fiber trying to get more fiber in her diet

2 : material made of fibers especially : vulcanized fiber

3a : an element that gives texture or substance

b : basic toughness : strength, fortitude

c : essential structure or character the very fiber of a person's being

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It's important to get enough fiber in your diet. What foods do you recommend as good sources of fiber? foods that are high in fiber The fabric is made from a mix of synthetic fibers. The natural fibers allow the fabric to breathe. The paper is made from both cotton and wood fiber. Nylon is a very strong man-made fiber. The police examined hair and bits of fiber found in the victim's car. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Diversity and inclusion is something that is part of our company's fiber from the beginning. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 May 2022 Choose corn tortillas, which are not only more traditional than flour but also lower in calories and sodium and higher in fiber. — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2022 In the past, brands have mislabeled their sheets when they weren't actually made of this luxury cotton fiber. — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2022 Along with micronutrients like vitamins A, C, and K, one cup of raw asparagus contains nearly three grams of fiber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 16 Apr. 2022 Dates were an essential part of the nomadic diet, providing a significant amount of fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. — Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022 Dates were an essential part of the nomadic diet, providing a significant amount of fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2022 For the health-conscious, black beans are a great source of fiber, protein, and folate (which is the naturally occurring form of vitamin B9, an essential nutrient crucial for proper brain function, cell growth, and mental and emotional health). — Bon Appétit, 5 Apr. 2022 Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, contain a variety of necessary vitamins and minerals and also provide hydration. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

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