Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An extremely fine synthetic fiber that can be woven or knit into textiles with the texture and drape of natural-fiber cloth but with enhanced washability, breathability, and water repellancy.
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- noun Very fine
synthetic fiber ;cloth made of such fiber.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The beauty of using microfiber is that its five-times more absorbent than cotton – which is extremely beneficial as bandanas are often used to absorb perspiration – and the material is naturally much more odor-resistant due to the nature of the material.
Innovative Gifts 2006
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Lauri: Back here we now have 'microfiber' cleaning cloths.
The Power in Knowing How Things Work Lauri 2009
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The fabrics include not only the traditional woven or knit cotton but also Lycra, Spandex and various "microfiber" synthetics.
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She started wearing it again when she took up running in the 1990s and was impressed by "microfiber" athletic gear.
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The bunny is made from high-tech, high-pile microfiber which is very effective at gathering dust.
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Dust with a damp cloth or a microfiber cloth to avoid kicking up dust particles in the air as you work.
Sarah Janssen: New Study Links Flame Retardants to Lower Birth Weight Sarah Janssen 2011
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Dust with a damp cloth or a microfiber cloth to avoid kicking up dust particles in the air as you work.
Sarah Janssen: New Study Links Flame Retardants to Lower Birth Weight Sarah Janssen 2011
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Dust with a damp cloth or a microfiber cloth to avoid kicking up dust particles in the air as you work.
Sarah Janssen: New Study Links Flame Retardants to Lower Birth Weight Sarah Janssen 2011
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Right on Hjohn, I try to carry a dry piece microfiber cloth or lens cloth in my bag to wipe the outside of the scope when it fogs.
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Right on Hjohn, I try to carry a dry piece microfiber cloth or lens cloth in my bag to wipe the outside of the scope when it fogs.
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