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The hairs on a coconut husk, called coir, can be used to make paper. Because of the thickness of coir, paper which uses it as a material can be tough, with a construction paper-like texture.
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Why is it easier to tear wet paper and not dry paper?
Because the fibers that make up the paper are wet and slide apart easier
Why does paper sink but wood float?
Wood does not absorb water as easily as the paper. The paper had its fibers torn apart and then loosely assembled then dried to make flat sheets, when exposed to water the paper dehydrates very quick and thus sinks. The wood having an intact cell structure will absorb water and become "water Logged" over a long period, some over a period of years.
Why does water make paper curl?
beacause its wet and when paper is wet it you can do and make lots of stuff with it
Is paper translucent?
no. paper is not translucent. but if we apply some oil on paper we can make it translucent.
How do you make paper sonic?
Draw it then cut it out
Which tissue make up the husk of coconut?
Sclerenchyma
What is the husk of the coconut?
It is known as Coir. It is used to make floor/doormats, brushes, mattresses and is used as fuel
How do you spell coir?
It you mean Coir as the prepared fiber of the coconut husk to make rope, then your spelling is correct
What plants are used to make carpets?
there are two that i can think of: the coconut palm, the fibres are extracted from the coconut husk, these are then brushed and spun and made into coir mats and carpets. the second one is the hemp plant, the fibers are extracted and can be used in the manufacture of cloth and mats. I suppose cotton could also be used for carpets and mats as well
What are the materials needed to make a paper?
recycled paper, plant material (stem fibers, leaf fibers, bast fibers), and plain gelatin (for "sizing")
What fibers are used to make paper?
wood pulp fibre can be used to make paper
Pulp is softened wood fibers used to make what?
Pulp is softened wood fibers used to make paper and other products such as cardboard, tissues, and packaging materials by pressing and drying the fibers into sheets.
How do you make paper from fruit fibers?
you dont. you make paper from wood.
What is the use of fruits of the coconut tree?
Botanically the coconut fruit is a drupe, not a nut. Like other fruit it has three layers : exocarp,mesocarp and endocarp. The exocarp and mesocarp make up the husk of the Coconut.
What refers to softened wood fibers used to make paper?
pulp
Why is it easier to tear wet paper and not dry paper?
Because the fibers that make up the paper are wet and slide apart easier
Is coconut a peanut or tree nut?
Yes, it is a nut, same as the banana. Anything with a shell, or peeling that is not consumed by human are considered in the Nut Family. Fruits you eat the entire fruit, even the seeds inside. Only fruit that have shells (rinds) are the melon family.
