plant fiber

Thân thiện

A worker spins plant fiber into strong, durable thread.

Definition

Noun: - A natural fiber derived from plants: "Plant fiber" refers to any fibrous material that is obtained from plants. These fibers are typically composed of cellulose and are used for various purposes such as making textiles, paper, rope, and other products.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cotton is a soft plant fiber used to make comfortable clothing.
  • The strength of hemp makes it a valuable plant fiber for industrial ropes.
  • Paper is traditionally manufactured from wood pulp, which is a type of plant fiber.

Advanced Usage

• "Bast fiber": A specific type of plant fiber obtained from the inner bark (phloem) of stems.
  • Linen, made from flax bast fibers, is known for its coolness and freshness in hot weather.
• "Seed fiber": A plant fiber that grows from the seed of a plant.
  • The most common example of a seed fiber is cotton.

Variants and Related Words

• Plant fibre (noun): The British English spelling variant.
• Vegetable fiber (noun): A near-synonymous term sometimes used interchangeably.
• Natural fiber (noun): A broader category that includes plant fibers as well as animal fibers (like wool) and mineral fibers.

Synonyms

• Vegetable fiber: Fiber originating from plants.
• Cellulosic fiber: A technical term emphasizing the primary chemical component (cellulose) of plant fibers.

Related Phrases

• Dietary fiber / Fibre: While this is a compound term and not the target word, it is a related concept. It refers to the indigestible portion of plant foods (like cellulose, pectin) that aids digestion. It is derived from plant fibers but has a specific nutritional meaning.
  • Eating foods high in dietary fiber is good for your digestive health.

Notes on Meaning

The term "plant fiber" specifically denotes the physical, structural material. It is distinct from: 1. Synthetic fibers (e.g., polyester, nylon), which are man-made from chemicals. 2. Animal fibers (e.g., wool, silk), which are derived from animal sources. Its primary meanings are tied to its botanical origin and its utility in manufacturing and industry.

Học thuật

Noun

1. fiber derived from plants

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