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reversible
[ ri-vur-suh-buhl ]
adjective
- able to be reversed or undone so that the original condition is restored:
Some changes caused by hormonal steroids are not reversible, such as male pattern baldness.
I knew I'd probably have to replace the canvas someday, so I used a reversible adhesive for easy removal.
- (of a fabric) woven or printed so that either side may be exposed.
- that can be worn or displayed with either side out:
No matter which way he wears this reversible jacket, he'll be warm and stylish.
- able to be installed so as to be used with either hand, turn clockwise or counterclockwise, open on either side, etc.:
Quiet, roomy, and with a reversible door, this refrigerator comes with a 10-year warranty.
noun
- a garment, especially a coat, that can be worn with either side exposed.
reversible
/ ɪˈɜːəə /
adjective
- capable of being reversed
a 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 other
a 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
- ˈ, adverb
- ˌˈٲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·····ٲ [ri-vur-s, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ····Ա noun
- ··· adverb
- ԴDz···· adjective
- non···· adverb
- ܲ···· adjective
- un···· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of reversible1
Example Sentences
The recall is classified as Class II, meaning the products “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” per the agency.
The FDA defines a Class II recall as one where exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the likelihood of serious health effects is remote.
In a policy statement, the academy describes puberty blockers as reversible, noting that hormones have been used since the 1980s to suppress puberty if a child undergoes it at an unusually early age.
"We also wanted to create a completely reversible system, something that could be replaced in 10 or 15 years without damaging the building."
The researchers now discovered that these intestinal changes, which appear to be completely reversible when nursing is stopped, are important for proper feeding and nourishment of the babies.
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