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deswell

verb de·swell \ (ˈ)dē+ \

Definition of deswell

transitive verb
: to reduce swelling of (something, such as the fiber of a texile) usually by abstraction of water
intransitive verb
: to become contracted —used especially of colloids

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Origin and Etymology of deswell

de- + swell

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