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tree cotton

/triː ˈkɒtən/

翻译: 指从某些树木(如吉贝树)中获取的纤维材料,历史上用于填充枕头、救生衣和绝缘材料,在合成材料出现之前使用。

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/triː ˈkɒtən/formal已废弃
  • zh指从某些树木(如吉贝树)中获取的纤维材料,历史上用于填充枕头、救生衣和绝缘材料,在合成材料出现之前使用。

An outdated term for the fibrous material obtained from certain trees, such as the kapok tree, used historically for stuffing pillows, life jackets, and insulation before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

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    • 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.