Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
Heatsetting — Heat setting is a term used in the textile industry to describe a thermal process taking place mostly in either a steam atmosphere or a dry heat environment. The effect of the process gives fibers, yarns or fabric dimensional stability and, very… … Wikipedia
painting — /payn ting/, n. 1. a picture or design executed in paints. 2. the act, art, or work of a person who paints. 3. the works of art painted in a particular manner, place, or period: a book on Flemish painting. 4. an instance of covering a surface… … Universalium
Mica — For other uses, see Mica (disambiguation). Rock with mica … Wikipedia
Palani Subramaniam Pillai — (1908 1962) was a well known Carnatic music percussionist. He was adept in playing the mridangam and kanjira . He was the sishya (disciple) of the celebrated Malikkottai (Iluppur) Panchapakesa Pillai (popularly known as Thavil Panchami).Early… … Wikipedia
Switzerland — /swit seuhr leuhnd/, n. a republic in central Europe. 7,248,984; 15,944 sq. mi. (41,294 sq. km). Cap.: Bern. French, Suisse. German, Schweiz. Italian, Svizzera. Latin, Helvetia. * * * Switzerland Introduction Switzerland Background: Switzerland s … Universalium
