micromeshn.
/ˈmʌɪkrə(ʊ)mɛʃ/, U.S. /ˈmaɪkroʊˌmɛʃ/, /ˈmaɪkrəˌmɛʃ/ Material (esp. nylon) or netting consisting of a very fine mesh. Frequently attributive.
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the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric manufactured in specific way > [noun] > with open texture > net or mesh > other
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vitrage net (also cloth)1886
pig net1948
micromesh1959
1959 Manch. Guardian 27 July 4/4 Plaza..have..a cheap..micromesh.
1962 Which? Apr. 113/2 Two of the leading brands of seamless micromesh stockings.
1963 R. R. A. Higham Handbk. Papermaking i. 6 Empty the contents on to a micro-mesh wire circle and carefully wash with distilled water.
1974 Times 26 Apr. 7/7 Initially only in micromesh, the tights..are in three sizes.
1990 Compl. Angler's Guide Spring 78/4 Try to get a knitted net with half-inch to one inch mesh, not micromesh. Hooks can really tangle up in micromesh.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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