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  Word Descriptions fiber, audio-, paraplegic, film coating, unicellular, circadian rhythm, reversible, torque, myopic, mineral


   
Description of fiber (noun: plural: fibers)
indigestible cellulose in our food; roughage

Samples of fiber
It is vital to eat enough fiber in the diet.



   
Description of audio- (preffix)
hearing or sound

Samples of audio-
An audiometer tests hearing.



   
Description of paraplegic (noun: plural: paraplegics)
someone who is inable to move their legs

Samples of paraplegic
He used a wheelchair because he was a paraplegic.



   
Description of film coating (noun)
a thin layer of polymeric material surrounding a tablet, capsule, or pellet

Samples of film coating
The invention relates to a film-coating composition based on cellulose de- rivatives and sugar alcohols with which it is possible in particular to produce coat- ings or colorings in the sector of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and agricultural products.



   
Description of unicellular (adjective)
relating to one biological unit

Samples of unicellular
The amoeba is a unicellular organism which means it consists of only one cell.



   
Description of circadian rhythm (noun: plural: ircadian rhythms)
daily activity cycle in many organisms caused by a 24-hours interval

Samples of circadian rhythm
Melatonin plays a role in the regulation of circadian rhythms.



   
Description of reversible (adjective)
able to be changed back

Samples of reversible
An example of a reversible change is melting ice - if you lower the temperature ice forms again.



   
Description of torque (noun: no plural)
moment of a force

Samples of torque
Torque is the quantity causing rotation.



   
Description of myopic (noun: plural: myopics)
someone who suffers from shortsightedness

Samples of myopic
Myopics may need glasses to correct their sight.



   
Description of mineral (noun: plural: minerals)
simple chemical that living things need in small amounts to stay healthy

Samples of mineral
The slag usually contains a lot of different minerals as well as heavy metals.



  Determinations of the words fiber, audio-, paraplegic, film coating, unicellular, circadian rhythm, reversible, torque, myopic, mineral

  Preparation book: Optical Fiber and Fiber Component Mechanical

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