fiber

US /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
UK /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
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1.

fibra

a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed

:
Cotton fibers are used to make fabric.
Le fibre di cotone sono usate per fare il tessuto.
The rope was made of strong synthetic fibers.
La corda era fatta di forti fibre sintetiche.
2.

fibra alimentare, fibra

dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes

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Eating enough fiber is important for digestive health.
Mangiare abbastanza fibre è importante per la salute digestiva.
Whole grains are a good source of dietary fiber.
I cereali integrali sono una buona fonte di fibre alimentari.