Retting
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retting is a noun meaning The act or process of preparing flax for use by soaking, maceration, and similar processes.
Meaning
The act or process of preparing flax for use by soaking, maceration, and similar processes.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of ret
- (historical) A place where flax is retted; a rettery.
Word Forms
- rettings
Synonyms for retting
Depending on context, synonyms include rotting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dew, dewretting, raffination, resinization, resinification, torrefaction.
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