carroting
A process in the manufacture of felt in which the animal pelt is treated with a…A process in the manufacture of felt in which the animal pelt is treated with a solution of mercury salts, such as mercuric nitrate.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A process in the manufacture of felt in which the animal pelt is treated with a solution of mercury salts, such as mercuric nitrate.
Origin
From carrot + -ing, in reference to the orange colour of the drying fur.From carrot + -ing, in reference to the orange colour of the drying fur.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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