reversible (redirected from reversibleness)

re·vers·i·ble  (r-vûrs-bl)

adj.

1. That can be reversed, as:

a. Finished so that either side can be used: a reversible fabric.

b. Wearable with either side turned outward: a reversible skirt; a reversible vest.

2. Chemistry & Physics

a. Capable of assuming or producing either of two states: a reversible cell; a reversible reaction.

b. Of or relating to a process, such as a chemical reaction or a phase change, in which the system undergoing the process can be returned to its original state.

n.

A reversible fabric or item of clothing.

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re·versi·bili·ty, re·versi·ble·ness n.

re·versi·bly adv.

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reversible [rɪˈvɜːsəb^əl]

adj

1. capable of being reversed a reversible decision

2. capable of returning to an original condition

3. (Chemistry) (Physics / General Physics) Chem Physics capable of assuming or producing either of two possible states and changing from one to the other a reversible reaction

4. (Physics / General Physics) Thermodynamics (of a change, process, etc.) occurring through a number of intermediate states that are all in thermodynamic equilibrium

5. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) (Clothing & Fashion) (of a fabric or garment) woven, printed, or finished so that either side may be used as the outer side

n

(Clothing & Fashion) a reversible garment, esp a coat

reversibility  n

reversibly  adv

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	reversible - a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing) garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
Adj.	1.	reversible - capable of reversing or being reversed; "reversible hypertension" irreversible - incapable of being reversed; "irreversible momentum toward revolution"
	2.	reversible - capable of being reversed or used with either side out; "a reversible jacket" two-sided nonreversible, one-sided - not reversible or capable of having either side out
	3.	reversible - capable of being reversed; "a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated" revocable, revokable - capable of being revoked or annulled; "a revocable order"
	4.	reversible - capable of assuming or producing either of two states; "a reversible chemical reaction"; "a reversible cell" chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" changeful, changeable - such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change; "changeable behavior"; "changeable moods"; "changeable prices"

Translations

reversible [rɪˈvɜːsəbl] ADJ → reversible

reversible [rɪˈvɜː^rsɪb^əl] adj

[garment] → réversible

[procedure] → réversible
Is vasectomy reversible? → La vasectomie est-elle réversible?
reversing light n (British) → feu m de recul, feu m de marche arrière
reversing lights → feux de recul, feux de marche arrière

reversible

adj decision → rückgängig zu machen pred, → rückgängig zu machend attr; process → umkehrbar, reversibel; operation, contraception → reversibel; medical condition → heilbar, reversibel; (Phys, Chem) → umkehrbar; is vasectomy reversible? → kann eine Sterilisation rückgängig gemacht werden?

reversible [rɪˈvɜːsəbl] adj (garment) → double-face inv; (procedure) → reversibile