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REINFORCED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
Example:
the built liquid detergents
Synonyms:
built; reinforced
Classified under:
Similar:
improved (made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Given added strength or support
Example:
reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting
Synonyms:
reinforced; strengthened
Classified under:
Similar:
strong (having strength or power greater than average or expected)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Past simple / past participle of the verb reinforce