fiberless

Fiberless refers to a state or condition where something lacks fibers. In a biological context, it might describe certain tissues or cells that do not contain the fibrous structural elements typically found in connective tissues like collagen or elastin. For instance, some types of cartilage are less fibrous than others, and in extreme cases, a theoretical tissue could be described as fiberless if it lacked these components altogether, relying on a different matrix structure for support.

The term can also be applied in material science. For example, a fiberless composite material would be one that does not incorporate reinforcing fibers, such as fiberglass or carbon fiber, to enhance its strength or stiffness. Such materials would rely on the intrinsic properties of the matrix material itself or other forms of reinforcement, like particulate fillers.

In a more general sense, "fiberless" might be used metaphorically to describe something lacking a core structure, substance, or essential connecting element, though this is less common and context-dependent. The precise meaning therefore hinges significantly on the field or subject being discussed.