degras

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semisolid emulsion produced by the treatment of certain skins with oxidized fish oil, which extracts their soluble albuminoids. It was formerly used as a dressing for hides.

Word forms

degras

Etymology

French dégras

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