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Chemical attraction; the tendency of two elements or substances to unite or combine, such as fiber and dyestuff.
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In textiles, properties perceived by touch and sight, such as the hand, color, luster, drape, and texture of fabrics or garments.
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In general, the relative humidity, barometric pressure, and temperature existing at a given time.
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Fibers of animal origin such as wool, alpaca, camel hair, and silk.
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Dimethyl ketone (CH<sub>3</sub>COCH<sub>3</sub>). One of the most powerful organic solvents. Acetone dissolves secondary cellulose acetate and other derivatives of cellulose. It is miscible with water and has a low boiling point (55-56°C).
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An unquilted bedding fabric designed primarily to provide thermal insulation.
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Any of several processes to remove the natural and artificial impurities in fabrics to obtain clear whites for finished fabric or in preparation for dyeing and finishing.
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An optical term meaning double refraction, and used in examination of manufactured fibers to measure the degree of molecular orientation effected by stretching or drawing.
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An automatically inflating bag in front of riders in an automobile to protect them
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A term describing substances having an alkaline nature. Bases may or may not be water soluble.
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