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What is "Moiré" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 02-May-2023 (4 months, 20 days ago)
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Moiré
A corded fabric, usually made from silk or one of the manufactured fibers, which has a distinctive water-marked wavy pattern on the face of the fabric.

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