Fiber
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002244
A natural or synthetic filament material characterized by its long, thin, and flexible structure, which can be spun into yarn or thread. Fibers are the fundamental building blocks of all textiles, providing properties such as strength, elasticity, and absorbency. Examples include cotton, wool, polyester, and nylon.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002244 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: Faser; Spanish: fibra; French: fibre |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A natural or synthetic filament material characterized by its long, thin, and flexible structure, which can be spun into yarn or thread. Fibers are the fundamental building blocks of all textiles, providing properties such as strength, elasticity, and absorbency. Examples include cotton, wool, polyester, and nylon.",
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"translations": {
"de": "Faser",
"es": "fibra",
"fr": "fibre"
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}
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