(tanning process)
1Tanning — For other uses, see Tanning (disambiguation). For human tanning, see Sun tanning. Tannery redirects here. For other uses, see Tannery (disambiguation). Tanned leather in Marrakech …
2Tanning bed — A tanning bed or sunbed is a device emitting ultraviolet radiation (typically 95% UVA and 5% UVB, +/ 3%) used to produce a cosmetic tan. Regular tanning beds use several fluorescent lamps that have phosphor blends designed to emit UV in a… …
3tanning drum — noun : a revolving wood or metal container used for tumbling hides in the tanning process …
4Tanning — Tan ning, n. The art or process of converting skins into leather. See {Tan}, v. t., 1. [1913 Webster] …
5tanning — [tan′iŋ] n. 1. the art or process of making leather from hides 2. the act of making fair skin brown, as by exposure to the sun 3. Informal a severe whipping; flogging …
6tanning — /tan ing/, n. 1. the process or art of converting hides or skins into leather. 2. a browning or darkening of the skin, as by exposure to the sun. 3. Informal. a thrashing; whipping. [1475 85; TAN1, + ING1] * * * Chemical treatment of raw animal… …
7Tanning — Tan Tan, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tanned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tanning}.] [F. tanner, LL. tannare. See {Tan}, n.] 1. To convert (the skin of an animal) into leather, as by usual process of steeping it in an infusion of oak or some other bark, whereby it …
8tanning — noun 1. process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light • Derivationally related forms: ↑tan • Hypernyms: ↑bodily process, ↑body process, ↑bodily function, ↑activity 2. beating with a whip or strap or rope… …
9tanning — noun Date: 15th century 1. the art or process by which a skin is tanned 2. a browning of the skin especially by exposure to sun 3. a sound spanking 4. a natural darkening and hardening of the cuticle of an insect immediately after molting …
10tanning — 1. verb The process of making leather, which does not easily decompose, from the skins of animals, which do. 2. noun The acquisition of a tan, either by exposure to the sun, or artificially …
