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denier

denier

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A number showing how thick a fiber is
  • noun
  • /dɪˈnɪr/
  • Specialized
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  • The lightweight jacket is made of 15-denier fabric, which makes it both strong and easy to pack.
  • denier nylon
  • denier polyester
  • denier fabric

Examples

  • As the ice-free Arctic summer approaches, the "WUWT Refreeze" approaches a Denier delta function, which goes to infinity as the polar ice radius goes to zero, such that the total area under the curve (representing the probability of sea ice recovery) remains "1."

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  • For this project, we used a durable 100-denier nylon that can withstand harsh conditions.

  • The Denier delta function has value infinity at WUWT and zero everywhere else.

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  • This also has a 70 denier, high-density, abrasion-resistant fly with that same rip stop weave.

    A Walk in the Woods (2015)

  • Choosing the right denier for your tights can significantly affect their appearance and comfort.

Surface Forms

denier singular
deniers plural

Etymology

Denier for the fiber measure comes from an old French small coin called denier, from Latin denarius. Because people once used the coin's tiny weight as a measure, a low 'denier' now means a thin, light thread.