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Noun: dietary fiber
Usage: US (elsewhere: dietary fibre)
  1. The indigestible portion of plant foods that move through the digestive system, absorbing water and making defecation easier
    "Whole grains and vegetables are excellent sources of dietary fiber";
    - dietary fibre [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: dietary fibers

Encyclopedia: Dietary fiber