"mesh number" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mesh numbers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mesh number (plural mesh numbers)
  1. A measure of fineness of a mesh: the numerical value indicates the number of openings per linear inch. The smaller the mesh number, the larger particles can pass through the mesh. Synonyms: sieve number
    Sense id: en-mesh_number-en-noun-OlL~mgXg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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