Definitions

1. verb

to remove the lint or fluff from (cotton or other fibers, especially in preparation for spinning)

“The textile factory workers delinted the raw cotton before processing it.”

2. verb

to remove the seeds or seed pods from (cotton or other fibers)

“The farmer delinted the cotton bolls before harvesting the crop.”

3. noun

the process of removing the lint or fluff from (cotton or other fibers)

“The delinting process requires a specialized machine to remove the seeds and excess fibers.”