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tree cotton

/triː ˈkɒtən/

Traducción: Término anticuado para un material fibroso obtenido de ciertos árboles como la ceiba, históricamente usado para relleno de almohadas, chalecos salvavidas y aislamiento antes de la llegada de los materiales sintéticos.

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/triː ˈkɒtən/formalobsoleto
  • esTérmino anticuado para un material fibroso obtenido de ciertos árboles como la ceiba, históricamente usado para relleno de almohadas, chalecos salvavidas y aislamiento antes de la llegada de los materiales sintéticos.

An outdated term for the fibrous material obtained from certain trees, such as the kapok tree, used historically for stuffing pillows, life jackets, and insulation before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

    esAlgodón arbóreo

    • 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.