degum

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /diːˈɡʌm/, /diːˈɡʊm/

Verb

degum (degums, present participle degumming; past and past participle degummed)

1. (transitive) To remove gum from.
   • 2011, Lou Honary, Erwin Richter, Biobased Lubricants and Greases: Technology and Products:

     Degumming involves the removal of phospholipids and other non-triglyceride materials.

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