degerming
/diˈdʒɜrmɪŋ/
noun
- 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
- 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.