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durable press

 
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–noun
permanent press.
Origin:
1965–70, Americanism
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durable press  
n.  See permanent press.
permanent press  
n.   In both senses also called durable press.

  1. A chemical process in which fabrics are permanently shaped and treated for wrinkle resistance.

  2. A fabric treated by permanent press.

per'ma·nent-press' (pûr'mə-nənt-prěs') adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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