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Examples of reversible in a Sentence
Fortunately, the damage is reversible.
Recent Examples of reversible from the Web
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Other alternatives include vasectomy for the woman’s partner, or an intrauterine devices, a reversible form of birth control that can remain in place for three to 12 years.
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It’s inspired by a technique known as reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance (Risug), invented in India in the 1970s.
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The latter also happens to be conveniently reversible.
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Bleaching is reversible, but if waters remain too warm for too long, coral starves and dies.
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Free Spin Reversible Leggings, $97 (orig. $195); sweatybetty.com With reflective accents, these sculpting leggings make running easy day or night.
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Like its non-travel counterpart, the Reversible Mat 5mm, lululemon’s travel mat is made of polyurethane and has an antimicrobial additive.
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A cube with a reversible top (a cushion on one side and a wood surface on the other) can serve as either a coffee table or an extra seat.
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This reversible recliner cover will protect his favorite spot to catch the big game while displaying his love for the orange and blue.
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First Known Use of reversible
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First Known Use of reversible
1863
REVERSIBLE Defined for English Language Learners
reversible
play
adjective
Definition of reversible for English Language Learners
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: able to be changed back to an earlier or original state
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: able to be stopped and not causing permanent damage or changes
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: having two sides that can be used
Medical Dictionary
reversible
play
adjective
re·vers·ible
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ri-ˈvər-sə-bəl
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medical Definition of reversible
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:capable of going through a series of actions (as changes) either backward or forward
- the chemical reaction was not reversible
2
:capable of being corrected or undone :not permanent or irrevocable
- reversible hypertension
- a reversible vasectomy
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