woollenizev.
/ˈwʊlənʌɪz/ transitive. To impart to (vegetable fibres) the appearance and texture of wool.
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1890 Times 19 Aug. 10/4 The various processes to be carried out at the model fibre factory..comprise..cottonizing and woollenizing fibres to imitate fine cotton or wool.
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ˈwoollenizing n.
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1927 Daily Tel. 21 June 8 (advt.) Successful fancy cloth effects have been attained by the application of mercerising and woollenising processes to these yarns.
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