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of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye

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  1. adj. of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye
  2. v treat to strengthen and improve the luster a of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye