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pearling

pearling

7.7
Removing the outer layers of grains to make them smooth
  • noun
  • /ˈpɪr.lɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pulido
  • Modern factories use pearling to produce barley that cooks quickly and evenly.

Examples

  • The pearling of grains removes the tough outer layers, making them softer for recipes.

  • Farmers use pearling to enhance the quality of their rice.

  • After pearling, the barley had a smooth texture and was ready for the soup.

  • The pearling process ensures grains are smooth and polished.

  • The pearling process makes the barley smoother and easier to cook.

  • After the pearling is finished, the grains appear shiny and polished.

  • During the pearling of rice, the outer layers are removed to enhance its texture.

Surface Forms

pearling singular
pearling plural

Morphology

pearling = pearl (opaque) = pearl + ing

This is a specialized milling term, and most learners would not infer the grain-polishing sense from 'pearl' plus '-ing'.

Etymology

The word pearling comes from pearl, meaning smooth and round; in cooking and industry it means polishing grains until they look smooth like pearl barley, which is why the process is called 'pearling'.