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wet strength

noun Papermaking.

the relative resistance of paper to tearing when wet, resulting from the addition of resins during manufacture.

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Words nearby wet strength

wet pleurisy, wet puddling, wet room, wet rot, wet steam, wet strength, wet suit, wet wash, wet-and-dry-bulb thermometer, wet-blanket, wet-bulb thermometer
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