About The Word Reversible
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Reversible
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What's The Definition Of Reversible?
[n] a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)
[adj] (chemistry; physics) capable of assuming or producing either of two states; "a reversible chemical reaction"; "a reversible cell" [adj] capable of reversing or being reversed; "reversible hypertension" [adj] capable of being reversed or used with either side out; "a reversible jacket" [adj] capable of being reversed; "a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated" Synonyms | Synonyms for Reversible: changeable | changeful | correctable | double-faced | rechargeable | revocable | revokable | two-sided Related Terms | Find terms related to Reversible: See Also | garment Reversible In Webster's Dictionary \Re*vers"i*ble\, a. [Cf. F. r['e]versible revertible,
reversionary.]
1. Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a
reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.
2. Hence, having a pattern or finished surface on both sides,
so that either may be used; -- said of fabrics.
{Reversible lock}, a lock that may be applied to a door
opening in either direction, or hinged to either jamb.
{Reversible process}. See under {Process}.
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