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Noun: man-made fiber
Usage: US (elsewhere: man-made fibre)
  1. Fiber created from natural materials or by chemical processes
    "Polyester is a common man-made fiber used in clothing";
    - synthetic fiber [US], man-made fibre [Brit, Cdn], synthetic fibre [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: man-made fibers

Type of: fiber [US], fibre [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Man-made fiber