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Definition of Degums
1. degum [v] - See also: degum
Lexicographical Neighbors of Degums
Literary usage of Degums
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Textiles: A Handbook for the Student and the Consumer by Mary Schenck Woolman, Ellen Beers Mcgowan (1920)
"... third process degums by soaking the silk in a solution of alkali, or in an
acid solution. The main processes after degumming the waste silk are, ..."
2. The Year-book for Colorists and Dyers: Presenting a Review of the Year's by Herman A Metz (1908)
"... and the quick action of the solvent upon the fibrous stalks is most efficacious,
as it thoroughly degums the fibre and separates it from the stalks, ..."
3. Textiles and Sewing: A Supplement to Morris's Household Science and Arts by Manette A. Myers, Josephine Morris (1913)
"... third process degums by soaking the silk in a solution of alkali, or in an
acid solution. The main processes after degumming the waste silk are, ..."
4. Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture by United States Dept. of Agriculture (1895)
"... usually done by the spinner, who, knowing the use to which the pro- pared
fiber will be applied, degums the raw product to suit his own special needs. ..."
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