delinting

Stripping loose threads

Delinting is removing lint or short fibers from something.

In agriculture, delinting specifically refers to stripping the fuzzy coating from cottonseed to improve planting and germination: The seeds undergo acid delinting before packaging.

More generally, it means cleaning lint from fabric or surfaces: Give your suit a quick delinting before the interview.

fabrics

fleece

Wool still on sheep

knit · sweater · cotton · polyester · upholstery · cashmere · jersey · corduroy · felt · terrycloth

process

surface cleaning

Removing visible dirt only

software

error detection

Identifying inaccuracies in data

compilation · source code · programming · validation

tools

fabric shaver

Device removing cloth pills

microfiber cloth · pumice stone

Opposites
lint accumulation vs. removal

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Automated code error detection

fuzzing · pilling · fluffing up · napping · shedding

fabric care processes

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Gathering in crowds

napping · brushing up · teasing · washing · ironing

Family

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