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Devoré (also called burnout) is a fabric technique particularly used on velvets, where a mixed-fibre material undergoes a chemical process to dissolve the cellulose fibers to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric. The same technique can also be applied to textiles other than velvet, such as lace or the fabrics in burnout t-shirts.
Devoré comes from the French verb dévorer, meaning literally to devour.
Usage examples of "devore".
DeVore had argued against this, saying that to do so would only draw attention, but he, Lehmann, had been right.
THE PEASANT had gone, Lehmann came across and sat in the vacant seat, facing DeVore.
Devore spoke in his low, soothing voice, the voice that held Milo just this side of panic when he retold his dreams.
Which of them went to get Giles Devore yesterday morning to see that he got to the autographing session?
I urged Devore on, telling him I would get the package for him in a few minutes, as soon as he was safely delivered to the autographing session.
The place was crowded as we walked in because another autographing session was just finishing up, and Devore pulled away from me at the threshold.
Like a dumb flatfoot rookie, Captain Devore went to see the Marquis of Clivers this evening without first consulting headquarters.
I walked on up into the orchard in the rear of the Devore estate, listening to Dutch curse me, and, finally, drive away.
DeVore had gone on before them to place a great white stone upon the board.