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What is "Dip" - Definition & Explanation

Dip
a) An immersion of relatively short duration of a textile in a liquid.

b) The depth of liquor in the inner cylinder of a rotating-cage washing machine.

c) A term sometimes used to describe the treatment of cellulosic material with a chemic (q.v.).

Some other terms

Some more terms:

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In the textile industry, Left-hand Twill refers to a specific weaving pattern used to create fabrics. It is characterized by diagonal lines running from the bottom left to the top right of the...

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