resizing
The process of applying sizing material to paper
that has had part of its original sizing removed,
either accidently—e.g., by wetting—or
deliberately during washing to remove stains,
deacidification, etc. Regardless of the original
size, the material used for resizing is generally
some form of gelatin or glue, or, more frequently
today, carboxy methyl cellulose. Vellum or
parchment size is used occasionally, as is nylon,
when the paper is very weak and cannot be immersed
in water. (237 )
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