fiber

fibra alimentare, fibra

Parte degli alimenti vegetali che il corpo non digerisce completamente e che aiuta il cibo a passare nell’intestino.

In inglese semplice: The part of plant foods your body cannot fully break down, which helps food move through your body.

• Beans contain plenty of fiber.
• This cereal is high in fiber.
• She added more fiber to her diet.

Sinonimi: roughage, dietary fibre

Espressioni comuni: dietary fiber, high in fiber, fiber intake

fibra, filamento

Pezzo molto sottile di un materiale, simile a un minuscolo filo.

In inglese semplice: A very thin piece of material, like a tiny thread.

• A red fiber stuck to his sleeve.
• The scientist examined the fibers under a microscope.
• Each muscle fiber can become shorter.

Sinonimi: fibre, filament, strand

Espressioni comuni: a single fiber, cotton fiber, muscle fiber

fibra ottica

Sottili fili di vetro che trasmettono informazioni tramite la luce e permettono connessioni internet veloci.

In inglese semplice: Thin glass threads that carry information as light, used for fast internet connections.

• Our internet now runs over fiber.
• They installed fiber along our street.
• Is fiber available in your area?

Sinonimi: optical fibre, fibre optics

Espressioni comuni: fiber broadband, fiber cable, optical fiber, fiber network

fibra

Materiale composto da fili molto sottili, usato per produrre tessuti e altri prodotti.

In inglese semplice: Material made of very thin threads, used to make cloth and other products.

• The bag is made from natural fiber.
• Carbon fiber keeps the frame light.
• This factory turns recycled plastic into fiber.

Sinonimi: fibre

Espressioni comuni: natural fiber, synthetic fiber, carbon fiber