nudifier

/ˈnjuːdaɪfaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or process that removes or separates the outer layer or covering of something, especially plant fibers, to expose the underlying material.

“The textile mill used a nudifier to strip the cotton of its outer husks before spinning it into yarn.”

Synonyms

  • debarker
  • stripper

Antonyms

  • coater
  • encapsulator