Definition of CARROTING

carroting

Meanings

Noun

  • 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 / Etymology

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

Synonyms

secretage

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