calendered

cal·en·der  (kln-dr)

n.

A machine in which paper or cloth is made smooth and glossy by being pressed through rollers.

tr.v. cal·en·dered, cal·en·der·ing, cal·en·ders

To press (paper or cloth) in the rollers of such a machine.

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[French calandre, from Vulgar Latin *colendra, alteration (possibly influenced by Latin columna, column) of Latin cylindrus, roller; see cylinder.]

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calen·der·er n.

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Adj.

1.

calendered - (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; "calendered paper"; "glossy paper" glossy shiny, glazed - having a shiny surface or coating; "glazed fabrics"; "glazed doughnuts"