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Subdomain (1st level):  Properties
Subdomain (2nd level):  Mechanical properties
Grammatical category:  Simple term
Grammar notes:  Uncountable
Definition:  Degree of uniformity of the fibre distribution in a sheet of paper.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Relative to a conventional fourdrinier PM, a 2nd wire increases dewatering capacity, and helps improve formation and reduce two-sidedness.
Context source:  EN 17
Attestation:  2
Phraseological unit:  Close formation, Cloudy formation, Wild formation
Co-hyponyms:  Grammage, Caliper, Bulk, Wire side, Grain direction, Stiffness, Tensile strength, Bursting strength, Tearing strength, Folding endurance, Abrasion resistance
Hyperonyms:  Mechanical properties
It:  Speratura
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Épair
Degree of reliability FR:  3