dehull

/dɪˈhʌl/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the hull or outer covering of something, especially a grain or seed

“The farmer dehulled the wheat to prepare it for milling into flour.”

2. noun

the act of removing the hull or outer covering of something

“The process of dehulling is an essential step in producing edible grain.”

Synonyms

  • dehusk
  • hull
  • shell

Antonyms

  • encapsulate
  • encase