Definition

A short fiber that is taken from longer fibers when preparing yarn for textiles.

Example

The noil from the wool was used to create a softer yarn.

Conversation

I learned something interesting about textiles today.

Oh really? What did you find out?

They mentioned something called noil, which is a short fiber used in yarn making.

That sounds cool! I had no idea that fibers could be so complex.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'noil' originates from the Latin 'noli', meaning 'do not' or 'not willing'. It refers to the part of a plant that is not used for the production of silk, specifically the waste or byproduct of silk production.

Memory Tip

Think of 'noli', which means 'do not' in Latin, to remember that 'noil' refers to the part of the silk process that is not used.

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