wet-strength paper

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wet-strength paper [′wet ¦streŋkth ′pā·pər]

(materials)

Paper with increased water resistance due to processing and interlocking of fibers, as well as impregnation with small amounts of resins (for example, melamine or urea formaldehyde). Also known as wet-strong paper.

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