fiber
Definition
Natural or manufactured basic component of fabrics and other textile structures. It is a unit of matter characterized by cohesiveness, elasticity, durability, flexibility, fineness, luster, and uniformity. A fiber must have a length that (1) is at least 100 times its width (diameter), and (2) measures at least 5 millimeters for it to be spun into a yarn or made into a fabric. Also spelled as fibre.
fiber is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
fiber appears in the definitions of the following terms:
botanicals,
fibre,
fabric,
peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus,
fiberboard,
textile,
paper,
asbestosis,
asynchronous transmission mode (ATM),
grain
and
fiber appears in the other terms: fiber optic transmission, multi fiber agreement (MFA)
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