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What is a "linter"?

Last Updated: November 29, 2007

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"Linters" are the short fuzz on the seed. Linters are used to provide cellulose for making plastics, explosives and other products. Linters also are incorporated into high quality paper products and processed into batting for padding mattresses, furniture and automobile cushions.

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