microfiber

[mahy-kroh-fahy-ber]

noun

1. a very fine polyester fiber, weighing less than one denier per filament, used especially for clothing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of microfiber¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Above, the microfiber suede headliner stops only for the immensity of the glass roof.

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Young smooths a microfiber cloth across the hood, then leans in closely to inspect it.

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Instead, she suggested using dry microfiber to wipe down every wall and dust every crevice.

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The first-known direct observations of the movement of microfiber plastics through a thin layer of soil-like particles show that they tend to tumble, roll and sometimes get stuck in spaces.

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The scientists say that to limit microfiber pollution, people should wash full loads and choose a setting that uses “smaller amounts of water”.

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