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noun
A fiber which is either synthetic or a natural fiber whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
fiber created from natural materials or by chemical processes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: synthetic fiber
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Broader terms: fiber, fibre
Narrower terms: acrylic fiber, acrylic, nylon
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