单词 | retexture |
释义 | † retexturen.1 Obsolete. The action or process of breaking up a whole into its component parts; unravelling, dissolution; (Logic) = analysis n. 3. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > separation or breaking up into constituent parts > [noun] resolutiona1398 resolvinga1398 anatomya1569 analysis1588 analysing1600 retexture1620 principiationa1626 solution1655 analysation1698 decomposure1744 decomposition1762 disarticulation1902 1620 T. Granger Syntagma Logicum iv. xviii. 329 (heading) An example of retexture, or Analysis. 1672 E. Maynwaring Morbus Polyrhizos (new ed.) vi. 78 Digestion is not performed but in due time; by retexture, alteration, fermentation and volatization of meat. 1680 W. Charleton Enq. Human Nature Pref. sig. D3 A great multitude of less Organs, the retexture or unweaving of which, so as to find out the Mechanical reason of their motions and actions, is the grand scope of the Anatomist. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online September 2020). † retexturen.2 Obsolete. rare. Reweaving.In quot. 1834 in figurative context. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile manufacture > manufacture textile fabric or that which consists of > manufacture of textile fabric > [noun] > weaving > again reweaving1831 retexture1834 1834 T. Carlyle Sartor Resartus iii. ii, in Fraser's Mag. June 667/2 My Second Volume,..treating practically of the Wear, Destruction, and Re-texture of Spiritual Tissues, or Garments. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online June 2018). retexturev. 1. transitive. To treat (fabric, a garment, etc.) so as to restore its original texture. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > constitution of matter > [verb (transitive)] > impart (a specified) texture to > restore texture to retexture1936 1936 [see retexturing adj. and n. at Derivatives]. 1937 Winnipeg Free Press 26 Apr. 12/4–5 (advt.) Colors will be revived, fabrics re-textured, giving them the look of newness and brightness. 1977 Punch 31 Aug. 349/1 Lord Kagan has had my raincoats retextured. 2002 Independent (Nexis) 21 Sept. 18 I've bought this amazing new fabric conditioner which re-textures brushed cotton, so I'm doing all my moleskin trousers. 2. transitive. To change the texture of (something); esp. to make (skin) appear smoother and healthier. Also intransitive. ΚΠ 1940 Yuma (Arizona) Daily Sun 8 Feb. 7/1 (advt.) Night Cream, to enrich and retexture. 1981 Times 13 May 27/2 Walls have been rendered back to the brickwork, and have been retextured to give a warmer feeling. 1996 Indianapolis Monthly Mar. 90 His strategy included a dramatic side part, retexturing her hair and adding a dark copper red semi-permanent. 2007 Sunday Mail (Nexis) 12 Aug. 6 Designed to brighten, target dark spots and retexture the skin, this [serum] is formulated with Asian plant extracts. Derivatives reˈtextured adj. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > constitution of matter > [adjective] > of or relating to texture > having texture restored retextured1960 1960 Which? 111/1 A panel of 20 people was..asked to see if they could tell the difference between the retextured and other garments. 2007 Edmonton (Alberta) Sun (Nexis) 21 Jan. 40 Among other improvements are..retextured ceilings and new pine cabinets in the kitchen. reˈtexturing adj. and n. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > constitution of matter > [noun] > texture > giving texture to something > restoring texture retexturing1936 1936 N.Y. Times 1 Mar. (Rotogravure Picture section) RP8 (advt.) For skins aged or dried by climate, Yardley's rich, retexturing Night Cream. 1940 Lima (Ohio) News 30 Nov. 3/8 (advt.) Monite fullerized dry cleaning. The exclusive retexturing process. 1984 T. Shaw & M. A. White in M. Lewin & S. B. Sello Handbk. Fiber Sci. & Technol. II. B. 377 These finishes are similar to the retexturing agents used by drycleaners. 1996 Calgary (Alberta) Herald (Nexis) 21 Apr. b2 The finicky steps of sandblasting and retexturing occurs before the object enters the cubby hole where the patina is applied. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.11620n.21834v.1936 |
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