The process of washing sheared fleece is called

Carding

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Scouring

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The correct option is D
Scouring

Scouring is the skilful removal of wool wax (the animal's natural grease), suint (perspiration), dirt, dust and other extraneous matter from the fleece.

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The process of washing sheared fleece is called

The correct option is D Scouring Scouring is the skilful removal of wool wax (the animal's natural grease), suint (perspiration), dirt, dust and other extraneous matter from the fleece.

The correct option is D
Scouring

Scouring is the skilful removal of wool wax (the animal's natural grease), suint (perspiration), dirt, dust and other extraneous matter from the fleece.