Roughage Synonyms

rŭfĭj
Coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. fiber

Words Related to Roughage

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. high-protein
  2. protein-rich
  3. nutrient-dense
  4. polyunsaturated-fat
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Roughage Sentence Examples

  • It provides the roughage / fiber that the rabbit needs.

  • Fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes.

  • Be sure to drink extra water to accompany your high fiber menus, or the extra roughage will have trouble passing through the digestive tract.

  • The extra fiber or roughage in the diet gives the pet the feeling of fullness without the calories.

  • Bean straw is sometimes given as part of the roughage in Scotland, but not in England.

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