unsized

/ (ʌnˈsaɪzd) /

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adjective

not made or sorted according to size

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Words nearby unsized

unsight, unsighted, unsightly, unsigned, unsinkable, unsized, unskilful, unskilled, unskilled labor, unskillful, unslaked lime

British Dictionary definitions for unsized (2 of 2)

unsized²

/ (ʌnˈsaɪzd) /

adjective

(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.
Practical Mechanics for Boys|J. S. Zerbe
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.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines|T. H. Pardo de Tavera