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Weight

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006560

The force exerted on an object by gravity, or a mass used to apply such a force in a mechanical system. In textile manufacturing, fabric weight is a key specification, measured in grams per square meter (GSM) or ounces per square yard. This measurement indicates the fabric's density and thickness, influencing its suitability for different applications from sheer curtains to heavy upholstery.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006560
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
TranslationsGerman: beschweren; Spanish: pesar; French: lester
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006560",
  "term": "Weight",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The force exerted on an object by gravity, or a mass used to apply such a force in a mechanical system. In textile manufacturing, fabric weight is a key specification, measured in grams per square meter (GSM) or ounces per square yard. This measurement indicates the fabric's density and thickness, influencing its suitability for different applications from sheer curtains to heavy upholstery.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "beschweren",
    "es": "pesar",
    "fr": "lester"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/weight/"
}

Record 7,167 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.