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Table 2, Table 2.3
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Properties
Subdomain (2nd level):  Mechanical properties
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Definition:  Side of a sheet of paper which contacted the forming fabric during manufacture.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Two-sidedness means that a property value (eg: smoothness) differs between the 2 sides of the paper. It occurs to a greater extent on PMs with a fourdrinier wet end, because the drainage elements under the wire preferentially pull out the smallest fibers (fines) and some of any filler present. A property, such as smoothness, may thus be poorer on the side next to the wire (wire side) relative to the other side (top side, felt side).
Context source:  EN 10
Attestation:  2
Co-hyponyms:  Formation, Grammage, Caliper, Bulk, Grain direction, Stiffness, Tensile strength, Bursting strength, Tearing strength, Folding endurance, Abrasion resistance
Hyperonyms:  Mechanical properties
Antonyms:  Top side
It:  Lato tela
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Côté toile
Degree of reliability FR:  3