rettery (Meaning)
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rettery (n.)
A place or establishment where flax is retted. See Ret.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rettery
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
rettery Sentence Examples
- The rettery was filled with the pungent odor of rotting flax.
- The process of retting involved submerging flax in water for several weeks.
- The rettery was a breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms.
- The retted flax was then removed from the rettery and spread out to dry.
- The retting process significantly softened the flax fibers, making them easier to process.
- Retteries were often located near flax fields to minimize transportation costs.
- The water in the rettery became highly polluted from the decomposition of the flax.
- The retting process was crucial for producing high-quality linen textiles.
- The rettery was a vital part of the flax industry, providing the raw materials for thread and cloth.
- The use of retteries declined in the late 20th century due to the advent of chemical processing techniques.
FAQs About the word rettery
A place or establishment where flax is retted. See Ret.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The rettery was filled with the pungent odor of rotting flax.
The process of retting involved submerging flax in water for several weeks.
The rettery was a breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms.
The retted flax was then removed from the rettery and spread out to dry.
