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desizes

desizes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of desize.

Meaning of desize

Verb

desize (third-person singular simple present desizes, present participle desizing, simple past and past participle desized)

  1. To remove sizing material from (a fabric).
    • In order to desize the fabrics which have been treated for weaving, they must be treated in very hot soap baths […]1923, Maurice Ernest Bouvier, "Process of Treating Fabrics for Removing Sizing or Gum Therefrom", U.S. Patent 1,517,888

Questions about desizes

What is desizes the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Desizes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of desize.

Words near desizes in the dictionary

  1. desitions
  2. desitive
  3. desitives
  4. desize
  5. desized
  6. desizes
  7. desizing
  8. desk
  9. desk blotter
  10. desk blotters
  11. desk caddies

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