noun
- the process of removing hair from animal hides during leather production
Usage: technical; leather industry
Examples
- The unhairing process is essential in preparing cowhides for tanning.
- Chemical agents are used during unhairing to dissolve hair follicles.
- Proper unhairing ensures smooth leather texture.
- The tannery upgraded its unhairing equipment for better efficiency.
- Workers must wear protective gear during the unhairing stage.
- Traditional unhairing methods took much longer than modern techniques.