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Retention
Table 3.2
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Raw materials
Subdomain (2nd level):  Papermaking additives
Grammatical category:  Simple term
Grammar notes:  Uncountable
Definition:  Amount of any papermaking material which is retained in the paper forming process, usually expressed as a percentage of what was initially added.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Drainage commences through the woven forming fabric or fabrics in different ways depending on the type of former. In all cases, however, some drainage occurs before a network of fibers builds up sufficiently to restrict relatively free passage of stock through the open areas of the fabric. Thus, retention of fines and filler occurs only after considerable drainage has already taken place.
Context source:  EN 48
Attestation:  2
Phraseological unit:  Good retention, low retention
Related terms:  Retention aids
It:  Ritenzione
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Rétention
Degree of reliability FR:  3