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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006560 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: 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/"
}
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