The viscosity of a liquid is a measure of its resistance to flowâthe opposite of fluidity. Viscosities are expressed in units called poises. At room temperature, the viscosity of water, which flows readily, is about 0.01 poise. Molasses has a viscosity of about 500 poises and flows like ...
Staple fibers are short fibers that have been produced and then cut. Afterward the shorter fibers are blended together for smoother look and a different mix of characteristics, such poly-cotton t-shirts that are soft but do not shrink.
Noun. 1. plant fibre-fiber derived from plants. plant fiber. buntal-fine white Philippine fiber from stalks of unopened leaves of talipot palms; used in making hats. flax-fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric.ute-a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks. kapok, silk cotton, vegetable silk-a plant fiber from the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation. red silk cotton-a plant fiber from the red silk-cotton tree of eastern India; inferior to kapok. natural fiber, natural fibre-fiber derived from plants or animals.