1. having had gum or gummy substance removed
Usage: commonly used in textile and fiber processing

1. past tense and past participle of degum; to remove gum or gummy coating from something
Usage: technical term used in manufacturing and textile industries

Examples

• The degummed silk fibers were ready for dyeing.
• The factory degummed the raw cotton before spinning it into thread.
• Degummed linen is softer and more absorbent than untreated linen.
• The process degummed the fibers to improve their quality.
• Degummed wool is preferred for fine textile applications.