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What is retting...???? ​

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Meaning:

soak in water to soften it and separate the fibers

Synonyms:

macerate, ret, mash, permeate, emaciate, steep, soften, soak, saturate

Example sentence:

It is also thought that the drying of the plants before retting facilitates the separation of the fiber.

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