fiber
Example Sentences
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In the late 1990s, a large amount of capital was used to install dark fiber— unused fiberoptic cables—capacity that far exceeded demand.
From Barron's
This included breakdown of the blood-brain barrier, damage to nerve fibers, chronic inflammation, reduced formation of new neurons in the hippocampus, weakened communication between brain cells, and extensive oxidative damage.
From Science Daily
In early tests, the patent-pending device removed more than 99 percent of plastic fibers from washing machine wastewater.
From Science Daily
"Also, the fiber coupling configuration and compact design facilitate system miniaturization and future clinical translation."
From Science Daily
The scans helped show white matter, the fatty substance that insulates the nerve fibers connecting brain regions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
