microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər How to pronounce microfiber (audio)
: a fine usually soft polyester fiber
also : a fabric made from such fibers

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Wipe and Buff the Leather After allowing 30 minutes for the leather to absorb the conditioner, use a soft microfiber cloth to wipe any excess balm and buff the leather. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 Deep cleaning would involve physically wiping the blades with a cleaning solution (maybe a bleach solution for whitening) and a microfiber cloth, according to San Angelo. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024 One thing that truly transformed Murden’s hair was switching to a microfiber hair towel post-shower. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 Then spray the windows lightly and use a microfiber cloth to wipe any streaks or grime. Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for microfiber 

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microfiber was in 1966

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“Microfiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microfiber. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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microfiber

noun
mi·​cro·​fiber
ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər
: a thin soft polyester fiber

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