Glossary M

Mercerization refers to a process that eliminates all of the small "hairs" of yarn, which adds to its luster. This yarn is then additionally run through a caustic solution, which further smoothes and adds gloss to the yarn surface by burning off additional fabric hairs.
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Process (Process means the preparation of a substance, ...)

Microfiber refers to a very fine fibers, which give a unique appearance and soft hand. Microfiber fabrics are generally lightweight, resilient and resist wrinkling. They have a luxurious drape and the body retains its shape and resists pilling. They are also very strong and durable.

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"Microfiber" is in the UNSPSC Code "40161518"
  Microfiber filters

Micrometer is defined as an instrument used to determine paper thickness or caliper

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"Micrometer" is in the UNSPSC Code "41111622"
  Micrometer calipers

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Dividers (Dividers refer to compasses with fixed points ...)

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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Micrometers

Milk and dairy-based drinks (01.1) - includes all plain and flavoured fluid milk products based on skim, part-skim, low-fat and whole milk.
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Base (A Base is a solution that has a pH value greater than 7)
Base (Base pertains to any substance that, when ...)
Milk (Milk (plain) (01.1.1.1) - Fluid milk obtained ...)
Dairy (Dairy refers to a branch of farming which is ...)

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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): milks

Mixed gauge refers to a railway line with more than two running rails, enabling trains designed for more than one track-gauge to use the line.
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Gauge (Gauge is in meteorology, a general term for any ...)

Modular seating upholstered seating units which can be joined and rearranged with other units to form different seating arrangements. Sometimes called sectional seating and sometimes also functions as sofa beds.
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Modul (elektrische Verschaltung von mehreren Solarzellen ...)

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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Modulare, Modulares

Monocottura describes a method of producing tile by a single firing in which body and glazes are fired simultaneously in kilns at temperatures over 2000 degrees.

Mooring refers to a place where a boat can be moored. Usually a buoy marks the location of a firmly set anchor.

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"Mooring" is in the UNSPSC Code "25111922"
  Mooring whips