impapyrate

/ɪmˈpæpərˌeɪt/; /ɪmˈpæpɪˌreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to become papery, especially in the context of fibers or tissues

“The manufacturing process impapyrated the fibers, resulting in a new type of material.”

2. verb

to make (something) papery in texture

“The chemical impapyrated the surface, giving it a delicate texture.”

3. noun

the act of making something papery in texture

“The impapyration of the fibers was a crucial step in the production process.”

Synonyms

  • fibrillate
  • papify

Antonyms

  • compact
  • solidify