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bleeding [′blēd·iŋ] (chemical engineering) The undesirable movement of certain components of a plastic material to the surface of a finished article. Also known as migration. (engineering) Natural separation of a liquid from a liquid-solid or semisolid mixture; for example, separation of oil from a stored lubricating grease, or water from freshly poured concrete. Also known as bleedout. (materials) The outward penetration of a coloring agent from a substrate through the surface coat of paint. The movement of grout through a pavement from below a road surfacing material to the outer surface. (textiles) Referring to a fabric in which the dye is not fast and therefore comes out when the fabric is wet. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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