Engmaschiges

Engmaschiges is a German adjective meaning tightly meshed or densely meshed. It describes objects whose openings are small and closely spaced. The term is formed from eng (tight) and Masche (mesh) and is commonly used in technical and scientific language to convey a high mesh density.

In textiles and materials science, engmaschiges Gewebe or Netz refers to fabrics or nets with small weave or knit gaps. Such a dense mesh can offer higher filtration, greater mechanical strength, or improved containment. In filtration and separation technology, engmaschige Filtergewebe are used to trap fine particles, while in screens and sieves the dense mesh controls pore size and flow.

In engineering, architecture, and related fields, engmaschige Gitter or Netze describe metal or synthetic mesh structures that provide reinforcement, protection, or separation. The descriptor is also used metaphorically in IT or network discussions to refer to systems with a high density of interconnections or short communication paths, though context determines the exact meaning.

Grammar-wise, engmaschiges is the neuter singular attributive form of engmaschig (as in das engmaschige Netz). After an indefinite article, you typically see ein engmaschiges Netz; in plural or with different articles, the endings adjust accordingly (engmaschige Netze, engmaschige Gewebe). Related terms include Maschenweite, Netz, Gewebe, and Filter.