microfiber

noun

mi·cro·fi·ber | \ ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər

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Definition of microfiber

: a fine usually soft polyester fiber also : a fabric made from such fibers

Examples of microfiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is a two-in-one window washing equipment kit that has a bendable head and free replacement microfiber cloths. — Chris Hachey, BGR, "Best Window Squeegee," 14 Apr. 2021 The popular microfiber towel doesn’t have any piling, so sand easily shakes free and won’t get stuck on it. — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, "The 12 Best Beach Towels, According to Thousands of Customer Reviews," 11 Apr. 2021 For the touchscreen or monitor, use a dry microfiber cloth and gently wipe horizontally, then vertically across the screen. — Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, "Isopropyl alcohol for cleaning electronics," 28 Mar. 2021 Case in point, these super soft microfiber cleaning cloths. — Anthony Karcz, Forbes, "8 Products For Spring Cleaning Your Tech After A Messy 2020," 19 Mar. 2021 Bust out a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (think about those microfiber cloths that come in eyeglasses cases) and wipe away any obvious dirt, debris, or gunk. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "How to Clean Your Gross, Gunk-Filled AirPods," 1 Dec. 2020 The microfiber scrubber wipes off excess water and instantly absorbs it. — Chris Hachey, BGR, "Best Window Squeegee," 14 Apr. 2021 Two microfiber pads sit at the ends of each arm, which attach at a ringed base that allows users to stow the cleaner on a keyring or lanyard. — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, "Best glasses cleaners: Get spotless specs with our top picks," 8 Mar. 2021 Williford, who has a series of videos on Apartment Therapy’s site about various cleaning tasks, also likes microfiber, particularly dusting gloves, which can be found at auto-parts stores. — Washington Post, "Dusting is the ultimate Sisyphean task. Here’s how to do it right.," 24 Mar. 2021

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“Microfiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microfiber. Accessed 8 May. 2021.

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