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- Word paper derives from papyrus
- Papermaking invented in ancient China
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Paper is a flat, supple material often used as a medium for writing, printing, packaging, and cleaning.
Manufacturing
Paper is made from vegetable fibers most commonly from the pulp of pulpwood trees but can be made from cotton, hemp, linen, and rice fibers as well.History
In earlier times parchment, or vellum, was used to write on. It was made from animal hide like sheepskin. The term paper comes from the word papyrus, which was one of the original forms of paper. The papyrus plant, which was used to make papyrus paper, only grew in warmer climates. A sheet of papyrus paper was made by soaking thin strips of papyrus in water and then pressing them together in a woven sheet.-
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Paper Questions
when writing a research paper, can the whole paper be someone else words? 1 AnswerIf you produce a piece of work that is mostly or all someone else's work, citing it correctly and putting it all in quotes means you wouldn't be accused of plag... read more
Worse for the environment: Paper or Plastic? 11 AnswersI would strongly suggest against both of these options if you are looking at what is best for the environment. Moving to canvas bags is really the only way to ... read more



