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reinforced

rein·for·ced

US/ˌriɪˈnfɔrst/ uncommon

adjective

1.

given added strength or support

  • “reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting”
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2.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

  • “the built liquid detergents”
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Origin

From reinforce + -ed.

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