Catatan: Terjemahan untuk entri ini sedang dalam peninjauan kualitas, sehingga sebagian konten untuk sementara hanya ditampilkan dalam bahasa Inggris.
Entri ini belum diterjemahkan ke bahasa Anda, sehingga versi aslinya ditampilkan di bawah.
scouring
This term describes a rigorous cleaning process characterized by friction and abrasion. In a domestic context, it implies the use of a coarse pad or powder to remove stubborn grime from hard surfaces like metal or ceramic. The connotation is one of effort and physical intensity, distinguishing it from gentle wiping or rinsing.
In the textile industry, the term refers to a specific industrial stage of wool preparation. This technical application focuses on the chemical and thermal removal of lanolin and contaminants, transforming raw fleece into a clean state suitable for spinning. Unlike domestic scrubbing, industrial scouring is a systematic, large-scale purification process.
Meanings
Examples
The scouring of the burnt pot took nearly an hour of hard work.
The industrial plant specializes in the scouring of raw wool.
Constant scouring with steel wool will scratch the surface of the sink.
The wool undergoes a thorough scouring process to remove all lanolin.
Stop the scouring before you rub a hole right through the metal.
The artisan explained that scouring is essential for high quality yarn.
A bit of scouring should get those stains off the countertop.