The red dye on the leather is water-soluble.

皮革上的红色染料是水溶性的。

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Much later, it was found that boiling skins in water with bark from certain trees made the leather even softer.

再后来发现，把毛皮和某几种特定的树皮放到水中一起煮，可以让皮革变得更柔软。

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Water and electricity are not available in a rural area where an American shoe company would like to build a leather plant.

在一个乡村地区一个美国鞋厂想建一个皮革厂，但是水和电力是不能够得到的。

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John tossed his bag over the seat, and slid into the cool leather passenger seat, smearing water everywhere.

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Another collection is constructed from the sturdy, stain- and water-resistant wool tweeds paired with English bridle leather and lined with canvas.

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Newer balls come with a coating that inhibits water absorption, which isn't the case with older leather balls.

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