Sizing or size is any one of numerous specific substances that is applied to or incorporated in other material, especially papers and textiles, to act as a protecting filler or glaze. Sizing is used in papermaking and textile manufacturing to change the absorption and wear characteristics of those materials; it is the term used for oil-based surfa... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sizing
• (n.) The act of sorting with respect to size. • (n.) The act of bringing anything to a certain size. • (n.) Act of covering or treating with size. • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Size • (n.) Food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student. • (n.) A weak glue used in various trades; size. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/sizing/
coating with a gelatinous or other substance to add strength or stiffness or to reduce absorbency. In the visual arts, a canvas or panel is prepared ... [6 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/104
The process of designing a solar system to meet a specified load given the solar resource and the nominal or rated energy output of the solar energy collection or conversion device. Found on http://www.electromn.com/glossary/s.htm
(I) A stiffening substance used to give YARN strength, stiffness, and smoothness, which improve its weaving qualities. (II) Treating YARN with a stiffening substance to improve its weaving qualities.
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The use of sensor arrays to detect the size of an object. The number of sensors in continuous array that detect the object are a surrogate for object size. Found on http://www.mhia.org/learning/glossary/s
The process of applying a material to a surface to fill pores and thus reduce the absorption of the subsequently applied adhesive or coating or to otherwise modify the surface. Also, the surface treatment applied to glass fibers used in reinforced plastics. The material used is sometimes called Size. Found on https://www.emcoplastics.com/plastic-glossary-of-terms/
The process of designing a solar system to meet a specified load given the solar resource and the nominal or rated energy output of the solar energy collection or conversion device. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22819