trilobaladj.
/(ˌ)trʌɪˈləʊbl/, U.S. /ˌtraɪˈloʊb(ə)l/ = trilobate adj.; spec. applied to (man-made fibres having) a cross-section of this form.
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trilobal1884
wet-spun1973
the world > space > shape > other specific shapes > [adjective] > divided or segmented > into specific number of parts
trilobal1884
the world > relative properties > number > specific numbers > three > condition of being threefold > [adjective] > having a triple form
triformc1450
triple1567
tri-membered1626
triformed1644
triformous1841
tri-dimensional1858
tripliform1866
trilobal1884
1884 Athenæum 5 July 21/1 Trilobal are the windows, each lobe..counterchanged of three, like the Tresham shield.
1961 Times Rev. Industry Mar. 33/3 Bri-nylon 61..owes its softness of handle and subdued, silky lustre to the trilobal cross-section of the individual filaments.
1965 Guardian 31 Mar. 13/4 In America textured yarns of heavier denier tri-lobal..nylon have made a big hit in dress jersey.
1979 Men's Wear 24 May 34/1 Tri-lobal polyester and viscose do much the same.
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