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tree cotton

/triː ˈkɒtən/

Tradução: Termo antigo para o material fibroso obtido de certas árvores, como a sumaúma, historicamente usado para enchimento de travesseiros, coletes salva-vidas e isolamento antes do surgimento dos materiais sintéticos.

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/triː ˈkɒtən/formalobsoleto
  • ptTermo antigo para o material fibroso obtido de certas árvores, como a sumaúma, historicamente usado para enchimento de travesseiros, coletes salva-vidas e isolamento antes do surgimento dos materiais 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An outdated term for the fibrous material obtained from certain trees, such as the kapok tree, used historically for stuffing pillows, life jackets, and insulation before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.

    ptalgodoeiro-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.