man-made fiber
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- noun
- /ˈmænˌmeɪd ˈfaɪbər/
- Specialized
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fibra sintética
- Kevlar is a strong, lightweight man-made fiber used in bulletproof vests and protective gear.
Examples
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The dress is made from man-made fiber.
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Many carpets are now woven using man-made fiber for greater durability.
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The shirt is made from a man-made fiber that dries quickly after washing.
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Unlike wool, man-made fiber resists shrinking and wrinkling.
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Many man-made fibers are used in clothing today.
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Many clothing manufacturers now prefer to use man-made fibers for their durability and low maintenance.
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The jacket is made of a man-made fiber that is both waterproof and breathable.
Synonyms
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A fiber made using chemicals, not from plants or animals
Antonyms
How Synthetic
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase's meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'man-made' (created by humans) modifying 'fiber' (a filament used for textiles), so a learner who knows both words will understand it refers to fibers produced by human processes. This ADJ+NOUN pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, making the expression immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The phrase man-made fiber gives a clear image: a fiber, a thin thread, that is man-made, made by people or machines instead of growing on plants or animals. That's why it means a thread or material 'made by people' rather than a natural one.