reversible
[ ri-vur-suh-buhl ]
/ rɪˈvɜr sə bəl /
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adjective
noun
a garment, especially a coat, that can be worn with either side exposed.
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British Dictionary definitions for reversible
reversible
/ (rɪˈvɜːsəbəl) /
adjective
capable of being reverseda reversible decision
capable of returning to an original condition
chem physics capable of assuming or producing either of two possible states and changing from one to the othera reversible reaction
thermodynamics (of a change, process, etc) occurring through a number of intermediate states that are all in thermodynamic equilibrium
(of a fabric or garment) woven, printed, or finished so that either side may be used as the outer side
noun
a reversible garment, esp a coat
Derived forms of reversible
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