defibrate
transitive verb
de·fi·brate
(ˈ)dēˈfīˌbrāt
-ed/-ing/-s
: to separate (as a pulp sheet, waste paper, partly cooked wood) into its fibrous constituents
defibration
noun
ˌdēˌfīˈbrāshən
plural -s
Dictionary Entries Near defibrate
Cite this Entry
“Defibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defibrate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share