RETTING POND
A small natural or artificial body of water used for the prolonged soaking of flax straw, in order to soften the woody tissue and enable the fibres to be separated.
Lint Pool (Non-Preferred) | Lint Steeping Pit (Non-Preferred) | Retting Pool (Non-Preferred)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| LINEN MILL | A mill where flax fibres were woven into linen cloth. |
