tissue

US /ˈtɪʃ.uː/
UK /ˈtɪʃ.uː/
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1.

tecido

any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made, consisting of specialized cells and their products

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Muscle tissue is responsible for movement.
O tecido muscular é responsável pelo movimento.
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Plant tissue can be specialized for photosynthesis.
O tecido vegetal pode ser especializado para a fotossíntese.
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cellsmaterialsubstance
2.

lenço de papel, papel higiênico

a piece of absorbent paper, especially for wiping the nose

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Could you pass me a tissue, please? I need to blow my nose.
Você poderia me passar um lenço de papel, por favor? Preciso assoar o nariz.
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She dabbed her eyes with a soft tissue.
Ela enxugou os olhos com um lenço de papel macio.
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kleenexhandkerchiefnapkin
3.

papel de seda, tecido fino

light, gauzy, or thin material

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The dress was made of a delicate silk tissue.
O vestido era feito de um delicado tecido de seda.
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She wrapped the gift in decorative tissue paper.
Ela embrulhou o presente em papel de seda decorativo.
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gauzefilmfabricpaper