fibrous

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fi·brous | \ ˈfī-brəs

Definition of fibrous

1a : containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers

b : characterized by fibrosis

c : capable of being separated into fibers a fibrous mineral

2 : tough, sinewy fibrous texture

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Examples of fibrous in a Sentence

He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee. thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb

Recent Examples on the Web Genuine Maxtrax employ a proprietary fibrous nylon polymer that flexes to avoid cracking, and will stand up to years, if not decades, of repeat use. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 July 2022 Also, the specific adaptations in their bark, which is a natural insulator—that very thick and fibrous bark that can get up to two feet thick in some of the largest trees—it’s a perfect insulator. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 15 July 2022 The green smoothie setting yields a smooth and creamy texture with no sign of fibrous kale or spinach. — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Now researchers have found that a felt marker's fibrous tip—without ink, of course—can double as an effective, long-lasting sampler. — Maddie Bender, Scientific American, 21 June 2022 The robotic finger was first submerged in a solution of collagen, which is a fibrous protein, and human dermal fibroblasts, the two major components that make up human skin. — Megan Marples, CNN, 10 June 2022 Don't confuse this with cassava flour, which is more fibrous and made using the whole root. — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 13 June 2022 Texture-wise, hearts of palm noodles are naturally firm and fibrous—a bit crunchy when uncooked, and al dente when boiled. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 June 2022 The origin can also be genetic, including a few rare conditions, such as McCune-Albright syndrome, in which bone and marrow are replaced by fibrous tissue. — Madeleine Watts, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022 See More

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