degerming

/diˈdʒɜrmɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of removing the germ from grain or seeds.
    • Degerming is a common step in producing white cornmeal.
    • The mill uses a special machine for degerming the corn kernels.
    • Degerming helps prevent the grain from going rancid quickly.
adjective
  1. Relating to or used for the removal of germs from grain or seeds.
    • They installed a new degerming system at the flour mill.
    • Degerming technology has improved the quality of refined grains.
    • The degerming equipment must be cleaned regularly.
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