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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Reversible \Re*vers"i*ble\, a. [Cf. F. r['e]versible revertible,
reversionary.]
1. Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a
reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.
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2. Hence, having a pattern or finished surface on both sides,
so that either may be used; -- said of fabrics.
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{Reversible lock}, a lock that may be applied to a door
opening in either direction, or hinged to either jamb.
{Reversible process}. See under {Process}.
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