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permanent press
noun
Definition of PERMANENT PRESS
1
: the process of treating a fabric with a chemical (as a resin) and heat for setting the shape and for aiding wrinkle resistance
2
: material treated by permanent press
3
: the condition of material treated by permanent press
— permanent–press adjective
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First Known Use of PERMANENT PRESS
1964
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