Silk is often referred to as the "king of fibers" due to its luxurious texture, strength, and natural sheen. It is produced by silkworms and is highly valued in the textile industry for its softness and ability to drape beautifully. Additionally, silk has excellent thermal properties and is often used in high-end garments and accessories. Its historical significance and cultural associations further enhance its reputation as the king of fibers.
Fascicles
fiber derived from plants or animals are called natural fibers
Individual fibers are spun into yarn.
The plural of fiber is fibers. As in "the forensic investigator found fibers in the car".
In fiber optic communcations Dark Fiber or Unlit Fibers refers Unused fibers, available for use
The two main muscle fiber types are slow-twitch (Type I) fibers and fast-twitch (Type II) fibers. Slow-twitch fibers are better for endurance activities as they are more resistant to fatigue, while fast-twitch fibers are better suited for explosive, powerful movements.
Rayon is called a regenerated fiber because it is created by chemically treating natural materials such as wood pulp (cellulose) to produce a viscous liquid that can be extruded into fibers. These fibers are then solidified through a process of regeneration, giving them the appearance and characteristics of a textile fiber.
a nerve fiber that lacks the fatty myelin insulating sheath. Such fibers form the gray matter of the nervous system, as distinguished from the white matter of myelinated fibers. Also called nonmedullated nerve fiber.
"optics"
fiber-optic
yellow fibers white fibers reticular fibers
The scientific name for a muscle cell is a myocyte. Myocytes are also sometimes called muscle fibers. They are long, tube shaped, cells that develop from myoblasts.