antisag

/ˈæntɪsæɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in rope and textile industries to describe a form of fiber or yarn irregularity, particularly a tendency to unravel or fray at the edges.

“The quality control team noticed a high incidence of antisag in the new batch of ropes and recommended a change in the manufacturing process.”

Synonyms

  • fibrillation
  • raveling

Antonyms

  • solidification
  • stabilization