nontextile

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

non- +‎ textile

Adjective[edit]

nontextile (not comparable)

  1. Not of or pertaining to textiles.
    • 2009 May 1, Susan Dominus, “In 1918 Flu Outbreak, a Cool Head Prevailed”, in New York Times[1]:
      To prevent overcrowding on the subways, Dr. Copeland mandated shifts for various businesses, so that offices opened at 8:40 a.m. and closed at 4:30 p.m., while wholesalers started their days earlier, and nontextile manufacturers moved their start time to 9:30.