unsized

1

/ (ʌnˈsaɪzd) /


adjective
  1. not made or sorted according to size

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British Dictionary definitions for unsized (2 of 2)

unsized2

/ (ʌnˈsaɪzd) /


adjective
  1. (of a wall, etc) not treated with size

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How to use unsized in a sentence

  • Take unsized paper and apply a coat of varnish made of equal parts of Canada balsam and oil of turpentine.

  • In its unsized state the paper is too absorbent for use, and it should be sized freshly as needed for work.

    Wood-Block Printing | F. Morley Fletcher
  • A few sheets of unsized paper are needed as damping sheets, one being used to every three printing sheets.

    Wood-Block Printing | F. Morley Fletcher
  • To the under side of the cork is nailed a little wad of unsized paper soaked with creosote.

    Wood-Block Printing | F. Morley Fletcher
  • Turmeric paper is prepared by impregnating unsized paper with this tincture, and then drying.