microfibers

Definition of microfibersnext
plural of microfiber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microfibers
Noun
  • The solid, neutral design and stain-resistant fibers of this area rug give it a classic look that works well on patios and decks.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This is made of cellulose spun into the fibers.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Myosins interact with actin filaments, which act as tracks along which molecules of myosin slide to produce movement and force.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
  • This included shockwaves rippling out from infant stars, giant bubbles of gas, and dark filaments of dust.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These white threads are cloaked in sheaths of chitin — the same sugar polymer that forms the tough exoskeletons of beetles, crabs, and lobsters — and can be easily grown in flasks and Petri dishes.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • And brightly colored spools of bare fiber in green, blue and orange offered a glimpse into the digital threads that will power the future of artificial intelligence and data centers around North Carolina and the country.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Microfibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microfibers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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