1. retting - Noun
2. retting - Verb
Derived from ret
The act or process of preparing flax for use by soaking, maceration, and kindred processes; -- also called rotting. See Ret.
Source: Webster's dictionaryDependent upon climatic conditions, characteristics of the sown flax and fields, the flax remains on the ground between two weeks and two months for retting. Source: Internet
Both pond and stream retting were traditionally used less because they pollute the waters used for the process. Source: Internet
In field retting, the flax is laid out in a large field, and dew is allowed to collect on it. Source: Internet
Metal containers will not work, as an acid is produced when retting, and it would corrode the metal. Source: Internet
Natural retting methods take place in tanks and pools, or directly in the fields. Source: Internet
Retting flax Several methods are used for retting flax. Source: Internet