tannigen

/tæˈnɪdʒən/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat leather with tannin or tanning agents to stabilize and preserve it

“The tannery will tannigen the leather to make it more durable.”

2. noun

a person or business that tannigen leather

“The tannigen is a small family-owned business that has been in the industry for decades.”

Synonyms

  • tanner
  • tannin

Antonyms

  • decolorize
  • untannin