He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee. thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb
Recent Examples on the WebTo encourage recycling the blades instead, one research team has developed a binding resin—the ingredient that holds their fibrous material together—that can be transformed into more valuable substances. Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American, 26 Aug. 2022 Instead of a traditional mattress, the donut bed is filled with a fibrous material. Hannah Jones, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 To avoid using peat, users on TikTok recommend alternatives such as the fibrous coconut coir and the carbon-ash residue known as biochar -- both of which have been studied as viable alternatives. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Historically, flax plant crops were grown in the U.S. for their fibrous stalks, which could be turned into material for clothing. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Cellulite is most prevalent in women (because of the distribution of fat, muscle and connective tissue) and occurs when fibrous, lattice-like connective cords pull down, pocketing fat in between. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Aug. 2022 Fans describe the taste as being similar to artichoke hearts, with a slightly earthy taste and fibrous texture. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 Through subtle biochemistry, grass weaves sunlight, sugars and minerals into fibrous tissues, complete with the ability to replicate themselves until one blade covers a landscape. Eben Bayer, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Genuine Maxtrax employ a proprietary fibrous nylon polymer that flexes to avoid cracking, and will stand up to years, if not decades, of repeat use. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
modification of Middle French fibreux, from fibre fiber