1. The process of removing gum or gummy substances from a material, especially in textile or fiber processing.
Usage: technical; commonly used in textile manufacturing and silk production

1. To remove gum or sticky residue from something; to clean by eliminating gummy material.
Usage: present participle of 'degum'

Examples

• Degumming is an essential step in preparing raw silk for dyeing.
• The textile factory uses hot water and mild chemicals for degumming cotton fibers.
• Degumming the fabric removes natural oils and impurities that interfere with color absorption.
• The degumming process improves the softness and absorbency of the material.
• Industrial degumming equipment can process large quantities of fiber efficiently.