fiberize

[ fahy-buh-rahyz ]
/ ˈfaɪ bəˌraɪz /

verb (used with object), fi·ber·ized, fi·ber·iz·ing.

to break or crack into fibers.

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Also especially British, fi·ber·ise .

Origin of fiberize

1930–35; fiber + -ize, after pulverize

OTHER WORDS FROM fiberize

fi·ber·iz·er, nounfi·ber·i·za·tion, noun

Words nearby fiberize

fiber bundle, fibered, fiberfill, Fiberglas, fiberglass, fiberize, fiberoptic, fiber optics, fiber pen, fiberscope, Fibiger
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