"permanent press" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: permanent presses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} permanent press (plural permanent presses)
  1. A characteristic of a fabric, especially one used in clothing, often created by applying a chemical treatment and pressure, which causes lasting resistance to wrinkling and retention of pleats and creases. Wikipedia link: permanent press Synonyms: permanent-press (alt: esp. when used attributively)
    Sense id: en-permanent_press-en-noun-5VEcqNoy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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