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tree cotton

/triː ˈkɒtən/

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/triː ˈkɒtən/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин для волокнистого материала, получаемого из некоторых деревьев, таких как сейба, исторически использовавшегося для набивки подушек, спасательных жилетов и изоляции до появления синтетических материалов.

An outdated term for the fibrous material obtained from certain trees, such as the kapok tree, used historically for stuffing pillows, life jackets, and insulation before synthetic materials became common.

  1. A species of cotton plantC1formal

    A tropical shrub or small tree (Gossypium arboreum) native to India and Pakistan, cultivated for its short-staple cotton fiber.

    ruДревовидный хлопчатник

    • Tree cotton is known for its drought resistance and is often grown in arid regions.
    • The fibers of tree cotton are shorter than those of other cotton species.
    • Botanists classify tree cotton as Gossypium arboreum.