The reduction in length (or width) of a fibre, yam, or fabric. It may be induced by, e.g., wetting, steaming, alkali treatment, wet processing as in laundering, or dry heat.
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The loss of weight in wool resulting from the removal of the yolk and other foreign matter in scouring or carbonization.
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