The process done to remove grease, dirt and dust while processing fibres into wool is called ______.

spinning

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combing

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shearing

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scouring

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Solution

The correct option is D scouring
Wool that has been sheared contains a lot of contaminants like grease, dirt and dust. So wool is washed thoroughly to remove the impurities. This process is called scouring.

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