Calendered: meaning, definitions and examples

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calendered

 

[ ˈkæl.ən.dərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

time management

The term 'calendered' refers to something that has been processed through a calender, a machine that compresses and smooths materials. This term is often used in the context of manufacturing and production, especially for textiles and plastics. The calendering process enhances the material's appearance and durability, making it more suitable for various applications. It results in a finished product that is typically stronger, smoother, and more uniform in thickness.

Synonyms

processed, refined, smoothed.

Examples of usage

  • The fabric was calendered to achieve a sleek surface.
  • Calendered rolls of plastic are common in packaging.
  • After the calendering process, the sheet had a glossy finish.

Translations

Translations of the word "calendered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 calendário

🇮🇳 कैलेंडर किया गया

🇩🇪 kalendiert

🇮🇩 dijadwalkan

🇺🇦 календаризований

🇵🇱 zaplacony

🇯🇵 カレンダー化された

🇫🇷 calendrier

🇪🇸 calendarizado

🇹🇷 takvimlenmiş

🇰🇷 일정이 잡힌

🇸🇦 مُؤَرخ

🇨🇿 naplánovaný

🇸🇰 naplánovaný

🇨🇳 日历化的

🇸🇮 kalendariziran

🇮🇸 dagsettur

🇰🇿 күнтізбеге енгізілген

🇬🇪 კალენდარიზებული

🇦🇿 təqvimləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 calendarizado

Etymology

The word 'calendered' originates from the term 'calender', which has its roots in the Middle English 'calendre' and the Latin 'calendae', meaning the first day of the month in the Roman calendar. The evolution of 'calender' into a term associated with the compressing machinery dates back to the industrial era, when textile manufacturers sought methods to improve fabric quality. Over time, the process of calendering became integral to industries producing paper, rubber, and plastics. The use of 'calendered' became more common as advancements in machinery made the process more efficient, allowing for wider applications across various fields.