- unhairing
- un·hair·ing
English syllables. 2014.
unhairing
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Unhairing — In the tanning industry the unhairing stage concerns the removal of animal hair from the skin by chemical burning of the hair root, or by chemical degradation of the hair shaft. The type of hair removal depends on the type and length of the hair… … Wikipedia
unhairing — ]riŋ, ]rēŋ noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of unhair : an act or process of removing hair; especially : depilation of skins or hides … Useful english dictionary
unhairing machine — noun : a machine for removing hair from hides and skins preparatory to tanning … Useful english dictionary
Tanning — For other uses, see Tanning (disambiguation). For human tanning, see Sun tanning. Tannery redirects here. For other uses, see Tannery (disambiguation). Tanned leather in Marrakech … Wikipedia
Parchment — For other uses, see Parchment (disambiguation). Central European (Northern) type of finished parchment made of goatskin stretched on a wooden frame Parchment is a thin material made from calfskin, sheepskin or goatskin, often split. Its most… … Wikipedia
Leather — For other uses, see Leather (disambiguation). Modern leather working tools Leather is a durable and flexible material created via the tanning of putrescible animal rawhide and skin, primarily cattlehide. It can be produced through different… … Wikipedia
Liming (leather processing) — The liming operation in leather, is a drum/paddle or pit based operation where four main objectives are met. The obectives are [citation title = Leather Technician s Handbook first = J.H. | last = Sharphouse page = 104 publisher = Leather… … Wikipedia
Leather production processes — The leather manufacturing process is divided into 3 fundamental sub processes: preparatory stages, tanning and crusting. All true leathers will undergo these sub processes. A further sub process, surface coating can be added into the leather… … Wikipedia
Depilation — Dep i*la tion, n. [Cf. F. d[ e]pilation.] Act of pulling out or removing the hair; unhairing. Dryden. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Boiled leather — Boiled leather, sometimes called cuir bouilli, was a historical construction material for armour. It consists of thick leather, boiled in water (some sources hold that oil and wax were used as well, others posit the use of ammonia from fermented… … Wikipedia
