tannage

American  

[tan-ij] / ˈtæn ɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or process of tanning leather.

2. the product of tanning; something that is tanned.

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tannage British  

/ ˈtænɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or process of tanning

2. a skin or hide that has been tanned

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Etymology

Origin of tannage

First recorded in 1655–65; tan ¹ + -age

Example Sentences

The tannage may also be effected by exposing pelt saturated with hydroquinone to oxidation by the air.

From Synthetic Tannins by Grasser, Georg

During "tannage," bakelite is formed in the liquid, and practically all solubles originally present are deposited.

From Synthetic Tannins by Grasser, Georg

It appears, therefore, to be a case of pseudo-tannage, where an infinitesimal amount of synthetic tannin produces a tanning effect without, however, a true tannage being effected.

From Synthetic Tannins by Grasser, Georg

If the pelt were creased during tannage, the wrinkles would become fixed and would show in the finished leather.

From Synthetic Tannins by Grasser, Georg

Analysis of Leather Containing Neradol D Chemical examination of leathers tanned with Neradol D or with mixtures of natural tannins and Neradol D often involve a determination of the materials employed in tannage.

From Synthetic Tannins by Grasser, Georg