mesh number

noun

A measure of fineness of a mesh: the numerical value indicates the number of openings per linear inch. The smaller the mesh number, the larger particles can pass through the mesh.

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sieve number
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Meanings

nounmesh number (plural mesh numbers)

plural mesh numbers

  1. A measure of fineness of a mesh: the numerical value indicates the number of openings per linear inch. The smaller the mesh number, the larger particles can pass through the mesh.

    Synonyms: sieve number

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA measure of fineness of a mesh: the numerical value indicates the number of openings per linear inch. The smaller the mesh number, the larger particles can pass through the mesh.

Similar
sieve number
Also see
sieve number
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APA

mesh number. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mesh%20number

MLA

“mesh number.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mesh%20number. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mesh number,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mesh%20number.

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