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nonwoven

American  
[non-woh-vuhn] / nɒnˈwoʊ vən /

adjective

  1. (of a fabric) made of fibers autogenously bonded through the action of a chemical agent or heating device, or adhering by means of resinous substances.


Etymology

Origin of nonwoven

First recorded in 1940–45; non- + woven

Example Sentences

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Paste the walls is used for more heavy, high-quality wallpapers with a nonwoven backing.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Brick-paving installers sometimes spread nonwoven landscape fabric as a root barrier before they place bricks.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022

The essential ingredient in many medical-grade masks — what separates them from simple home made versions — is a filter made of nonwoven super thin fibers, formed in a process known as melt-blown extrusion.

From New York Times • May 10, 2020

Its nonwoven facility in Neenah that supplies components to the Cold Spring plant is also slated to close.

From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2018

Monsanto is testing synthetic fibers and nonwoven fabrics, while IBM�the biggest employer, with 3,500 workers�is checking out new computer systems and programs.

From Time Magazine Archive

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