carroting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A process in the manufacture of felt in which the animal pelt is treated with a solution of mercury salts, such as mercuric nitrate.

Word forms

carroting

Etymology

From carrot + -ing, in reference to the orange colour of the drying fur.

Synonyms

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