fibrillated in English

verb
1
(of a muscle, especially in the heart) make a quivering movement due to uncoordinated contraction of the individual fibrils.
the atria ceased to fibrillate when the temperature was reduced
2
(of a fiber) split up into fibrils.
Following installation of the fabric, when high pressure showers are in use, the yarns tend to fibrillate , small pieces of yarn peeling away and often ending up in the cross-over point of the weave.

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1. Studies on animal models showed that surgical implantation of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) facilitates repair of fibrillated cartilaginous tissue.

2. The fibrillated aramid fibres provide reinforcement and improved load bearing capacity and the glass provides an abrasive filler which abrades asperities on a body and creates a smooth polished surface against which to bear, thereby improving its life.

3. The fibrillated articles are useful as tape backings, filters, thermal and acoustical insulation and as a diffuse reflector for use in optical applications such as computer displays and as reinforcement fibers for polymers or cast building materials such as concrete.