microfibers

Definition of microfibersnext
plural of microfiber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microfibers
Noun
  • On a more technical level, it's made from cellulose fibers that undergo treatment with sulfuric acid or zinc chloride, which partially dissolves the paper's surface to create a barrier that can resist moisture and high temperatures.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In the lounge, the company highlighted abstract textile works made from agave fibers.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Dark filaments of hydrogen gas thread the scene, blocking the light of stellar giants beyond, while the blue-white stars of the open cluster NGC 2244 can be seen carving out the vast cavity in the heart of the vast nebula flower.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • But unlike a space blanket, this material is breathable, thanks to air pockets between the filaments.
    Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • His depiction of the heavens is just one of many threads and themes that run through his decades of work.
    Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Much of this architecture remains a mystery, its delicate pathways hidden, and uncovering these cosmic threads requires new eyes and persistent effort.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Microfibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microfibers. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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