Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

carroting

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: car-rot-ing
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The present commonly used method for application of the carroting solution to the furs is, as indicated above, the brushing of the fur with the solution while the fur is on the pelt, with subsequent drying usually performed at an elevated temperature."
"In a now-classic 2002 article, they warn museum professionals that the remnants of mercury from the carroting process still remain a threat."

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Suffix: carrot

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

secretage

Questions

What does carroting mean?: A process in the manufacture of felt in which the animal pelt is treated with a solution of mercury salts, such as mercuric nitrate.
Where does carroting come from?: From carrot + -ing, in reference to the orange colour of the drying fur.

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