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linter

9.8

Short fine fibers left on cotton seeds after the cotton is removed, often used to make paper

noun
/ˈlɪntər/

Specialized

: linter

After ginning, the remaining linter is collected and processed for industrial use.

Examples

The factory uses linter from cottonseed to manufacture high-quality paper products.
Scientists developed a new method to extract cellulose from linter for biodegradable plastics.
The linter is essential for producing high-quality cotton.
Many factories use linters to create cellulose.
The factory uses linter from cottonseed to manufacture high-quality paper products.
After ginning, the remaining linter is collected and processed for industrial use.
Scientists developed a new method to extract cellulose from linter for biodegradable plastics.

Synonyms

lint

vslinter

24 3.7

Very small soft threads that come off clothes and make fluff

serve as raw material for producing cellulose and paper

Surface Forms

linter singular

linters plural

Morphology

linter = lint (opaque) = lint + er

Although historically connected to 'lint', the cottonseed fibre sense is a specialized nominal use that is not predictable from the usual meaning of 'lint' + '-er'.

Etymology

Linter comes from lint ('fluff') and names the short, soft fibers left on a cottonseed after the rest is removed. That's why linter refers to the tiny bits of cotton used to make paper or other materials.