pulping

American  

[puhl-ping] / ˈpʌl pɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of making pulp, especially from wood, for use in the manufacture of paper, cardboard, etc.

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adjective

1. of or involved in the making of pulp.

   pulping facilities.

Etymology

Origin of pulping

First recorded in 1655–65; pulp + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

DMS also results from kraft pulping, producing a ghastly, retch-inducing smell you'll have noticed if you've ever driven by a paper processing plant.

From Salon • May 31, 2025

All are “vertically integrated” — they have harvesting and pulping capabilities as well as box-making plants and distribution networks — and most have grown, like predatory aquarium fish, by devouring their smaller peers.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022

Healthcare providers should be “shredding, burning, pulping, or pulverizing” paper patient health records, the agency says in an FAQ.

From The Verge • Aug. 30, 2022

In practice, Mr Mulomba uses a simple smartphone app to scan QR codes that give him information about a particular bag of coffee, such as the weight and pulping data.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2022

The pulping is effected by the rubbing action of the copper cover against the edges, or ribs, of the breast.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)