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What is "Hessian" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 28-Jan-2024 (5 months, 30 days ago)
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Hessian
A plain woven cloth of flat yarns, usually jute, and made in 7 to 12 oz weights.
Hessian
A plain simple cloth made from jute. Used for carpet backing and bags (packaging).

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