reversible
reversible
Definition
re·vers·ible (ri vʉr′sə bəl)
adjective
- that can be reversed; specif., made so that either side can be used as the outer side; finished on both sides: said of cloth, coats, etc.
- that can reverse; specif., that can change and then go back to the original condition by a reversal of the change: said of a chemical reaction, etc.
noun
a reversible coat, jacket, etc.
re·vers′·ibil′·ity noun
re·vers′·ibly adverb
reversible
Usage Examples
Preposition: on
- withdrawal: They have usually been reversible on withdrawal of treatment or reduction of dosage.
- discontinuation: Neuropsychological deficits only partly reversible on discontinuation at 1 yr follow up.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: All this is built into a very strong powder coated subframe ( making the conversion reversible ).
Modifies a noun
- acetylation: May's symposium offering, Reversible protein acetylation, also addressed a burgeoning field.
- phosphorylation: Her particularly interest is in reversible phosphorylation of proteins, the main regulatory mechanism in signal transduction pathways.
- contraception: The Pill remains the most effective form of reversible contraception.
- pushchair: I will create a page on the main site for reversible pushchairs.
- contraceptive: The findings have been welcomed and experts say they provide the first steps for a practical and reversible male hormonal contraceptive.
- obstruction: Asthma by its very definition, means a reversible airway obstruction which is accompanied by allergic inflamation in 90 % of the cases.
Used with adjective complement
- make: Can any alterations to the interior be made reversible if found not to work?
Preposition: after
- discontinuation: These hepatic reactions were observed during or immediately after treatment, and in most cases were reversible after discontinuation of telithromycin.
Modifying Another Word
- potentially: In the event of complications, ICL's are potentially reversible.
- readily: Effects produced following intentional exposures are usually restricted to readily reversible, mild surrogate endpoints of the adverse effect of concern.
- fully: The use of land for golf courses is not fully reversible.
- completely: Our specific point here is that the material of digital inscription makes the fixing process completely reversible in a wholesale way.
- easily: The seat unit is easily reversible with the " Easy Click " system.
- usually: These brain fatigue symptoms are usually reversible with rest.
Preposition: in
- case: Fully reversible In most cases the product is fully reversible for left or right hand opening by turning the door 180º .
Preposition: if
- drug: Liver toxicity Azathioprine, methotrexate, sulphasalazine and leflunomide can all regularly cause liver problems, which are reversible if the drug is discontinued.
Preposition: upon
- discontinuation: Such changes in renal function may be reversible upon discontinuation of therapy.
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