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roughage

/ˈrʌf.ɪdʒ/

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noun

/ˈrʌf.ɪdʒ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее грубый, неперевариваемый растительный материал с низким содержанием питательных веществ, который обеспечивает объем для стимуляции перистальтики кишечника.

A noun referring to coarse, indigestible plant material that is low in nutrients but provides bulk to stimulate intestinal peristalsis.

uncountable

  1. Dietary fiberB2formalmedical

    Coarse, indigestible plant material that helps stimulate bowel movements and maintain digestive health.

    ruПищевые волокна

    • Eating foods high in roughage, like bran and vegetables, helps prevent constipation.
    • Doctors recommend increasing roughage intake for better colon health.
    • Roughage adds bulk to the stool, making it easier to pass.

    Synonymsbulkfiber

Forms
  • roughages plural form
  • roughages' possessive plural form
  • roughage's possessive singular form