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Term: degumming

Definition:

Verb: The process of removing gum, impurities, or sticky substances from a material.

Noun: The act or process of degumming a material.

Examples:

- After harvesting silk from silkworm cocoons, degumming is necessary to remove sericin.

- In the oil industry, degumming is an essential step to eliminate phospholipids from crude oils.

Related Products:

- Degumming Solution

- Degummed Silk