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词汇 suint
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Definition of suint in English:

suint

noun swɪntˈso͞oənt
mass noun
  • A natural greasy substance in sheep's wool.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is further seen that the amounts of wool-fat and suint are considerably less in the slipe wools; this is only to be expected, for in the washing of the skins these matters are removed.
    • A rapid method for estimation of suint is now available, which should be useful in the identification of sheep resistant to fleece rot.
    • To eliminate the suint, the wool is put into a concentrated soda bath, and it comes out of it entirely clean.
    • When the erector muscle contracts, the outer coat hairs stand up to trap the air and cause pressure on the sebaceous gland releasing the suint.
    • This utilization of wool grease and suint is mainly practised in France, Belgium, and Germany, and in these countries this is done chiefly to prevent the pollution of the streams.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French, from suer 'sweat'.

Definition of suint in US English:

suint

nounˈso͞oənt
  • A natural greasy substance in sheep's wool.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A rapid method for estimation of suint is now available, which should be useful in the identification of sheep resistant to fleece rot.
    • To eliminate the suint, the wool is put into a concentrated soda bath, and it comes out of it entirely clean.
    • When the erector muscle contracts, the outer coat hairs stand up to trap the air and cause pressure on the sebaceous gland releasing the suint.
    • This utilization of wool grease and suint is mainly practised in France, Belgium, and Germany, and in these countries this is done chiefly to prevent the pollution of the streams.
    • It is further seen that the amounts of wool-fat and suint are considerably less in the slipe wools; this is only to be expected, for in the washing of the skins these matters are removed.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French, from suer ‘sweat’.

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