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fairness N no pl

fastener [ˈfæsənər, Brit ˈfɑːsənəʳ] N

softness [ˈsɑːftnɪs, Brit ˈsɒft-] N no pl

1. softness (not hardness):

2. softness (smoothness):

maciez f

neatness N no pl

baroness [ˈberənəs, Brit ˈbærənɪs] N

business <-es> [ˈbɪznɪs] N

2. business (sector):

ramo m

3. business (firm):

dampness N no pl

darkness N no pl

hardness N no pl

laziness [ˈleɪzɪnɪs] N no pl

lightness N no pl

1. lightness (of thing, touch):

leveza f

2. lightness (brightness):

greatness N no pl

quietness [ˈkwaɪətnɪs] N no pl

sweetness N no pl

fastidious [fəˈstɪdiəs] ADJ

eyewitness <-es> N

brightness N no pl

boldness N no pl

coldness N no pl

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
The type of mordant used changes the shade obtained after dyeing and also affects the fastness property of the dye.
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Light fastness, wash fastness, and rub fastness are the main ones that are standardized.
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This problem leads to poor wash fastness and rubbing fastness of dyed fabric, as well as other staining-related fastness properties.
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The higher the number the better fastness is obtained.
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The plant is rich in tannins and can be added to other dye baths to improve light fastness.
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Before refrigerators were widely available, it was valued because of its high fastness.
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These dyes have good all round fastness except to chlorine.
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Accordingly, he retired into a mountain fastness and lived as a hermit.
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Furthermore, many lacked stability through washing or exposure to sunlight, or fastness.
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It is highly valued for its superior properties such as light fastness, tinting strength, covering power and resistance to the effects of alkalies and acids.
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