Meaning 1neutral; also scientific · 82%
A very thin, threadlike component of a material or living tissue.
Natural examples
Die Faser des Stoffes ist besonders weich.
The fabric's fiber is especially soft.
Im Mikroskop erkennt man jede einzelne Faser.
Each individual fiber is visible under the microscope.
Hafer enthält viele Ballaststoffe und pflanzliche Fasern.
Oats contain plenty of fiber and plant strands.
Usage note
Faser is used for plants, muscles, and textiles. Its plural is Fasern; Faserstoff names material made from such strands.
Mini-lesson: Faser
A very thin, threadlike component of a material or living tissue. Faser is used for plants, muscles, and textiles. Its plural is Fasern; Faserstoff names material made from such strands.
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