"wirewater" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: wirewaters [plural]
Etymology: From wire + water. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wire|water}} wire + water Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} wirewater (usually uncountable, plural wirewaters)
  1. (papermaking, rare) The water used to wash the forming mesh conveyor belt (known as a wire). Tags: rare, uncountable, usually Synonyms: wire water
    Sense id: en-wirewater-en-noun-zKSkYMn9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: arts, crafts, hobbies, lifestyle, papermaking

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1976, Frederick R. Bliss, Papermill wastewater treatment by microstraining, page 42:",
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        {
          "ref": "1994, Journal of the Technical Association of the Australian and New Zealand Pulp and Paper Industry, volume 47:",
          "text": "Wherever possible, stocks tested were slush pulps (hardwood, softwood, recycled fibre and broke) before and after blending (ex concentrators, blend chest and machine chest), after chemical addition (filler, size, retention aid), thin stock(s) and wirewater(s).",
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        {
          "ref": "2000, Papermaking: Stock preparation and wet end, page 137:",
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