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cheese·cloth

(chēz′klôth′, -klŏth′)

A coarse, loosely woven cotton gauze, originally used for wrapping cheese.

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cheesecloth

(ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ)

(Textiles) a loosely woven cotton cloth formerly used only for wrapping cheese

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cheese•cloth

(ˈtʃizˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ)

n.

a lightweight cotton gauze of loose, open plain weave.

[1650–60; first used to wrap cheese]

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Noun

cheesecloth - a coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses

netting, veiling, gauze - a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave

Translations

stoffa a rete

cheesecloth

[ˈtʃiːzklɒθ] N → estopilla f

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

cheesecloth

[ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ] n → tela indiana, garza

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each) plain nonfat yogurt 1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise 1 tablespoon crushed dill weed 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt, if desired Line large strainer with 20" x 18" double thickness piece of cheesecloth; place strainer over large bowl; set aside.

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Dip cheesecloth in clean water mixed with the liquid soap your NBC NCO should have on hand.

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