cotton fiber

Thân thiện

A worker examines a bundle of white cotton fiber.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state: "Cotton fiber" refers to the natural, unprocessed, seed-hair fiber obtained from plants of the genus Gossypium. It is characterized by its softness, silkiness, and fluffy texture before being cleaned and spun into yarn.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The quality of the fabric depends on the length and strength of the cotton fiber.
  • Before processing, the cotton fiber is separated from the seeds in a gin.
  • This region is known for producing a particularly fine and long cotton fiber.

Advanced Usage

• "In its raw state": This phrase is often used to describe cotton fiber before it has been cleaned, combed, or otherwise processed for textile manufacturing.
  • The bales contained cotton fiber in its raw state, ready for shipment to the mill.

Variants and Related Words

• Cotton (n): The more general term for the plant, the fiber, or the textile made from it.
  • She prefers clothes made of cotton.
• Lint (n): Shorter, fuzzy cotton fibers, often removed during processing.
• Staple (n): Refers to the average length of a cotton fiber, a key quality indicator (e.g., long-staple cotton).

Synonyms

• Cotton wool (chiefly British): Especially when referring to raw, fluffy cotton fiber used for medical or cosmetic purposes.
• Raw cotton: Emphasizes the unprocessed state.

Related Phrases

• Cotton fiber content: A phrase used on garment labels to indicate the percentage of cotton fiber in a fabric blend.
  • The shirt has a 60% cotton fiber content.

Học thuật

Noun

1. soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cotton
• cotton wool