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reversible

/rɪˈvɜːrsəbəl/ /rɪˈvɜːsɪbəl/

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adjective

Able to be reversed.

Examples :

"The jacket is reversible; you can wear it with the blue side out or the red side out. "

technical physics science

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adjective

(of clothing) Able to be worn inside out.

Examples :

"The sweater is reversible, so you can wear it inside out if you want a different look. "

wear style appearance item

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adjective

(of a chemical reaction) Capable of proceeding in either direction.

Examples :

"The chemical reaction in the lab experiment was reversible; we could reverse the process and get the original substances back. "

chemistry science process

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adjective

(of a phase change) Capable of returning to the original state.

Examples :

"Melting ice is a reversible phase change; the water can be frozen again to return to its original solid state. "

physics chemistry science

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adjective

Capable of returning to the original state without consumption of free energy and increase of entropy.

Examples :

"The changes in the family budget are reversible; we can return to the previous spending plan if needed. "

energy physics chemistry technical science