dubbin
A paste prepared from cod oil and tallow, the
proportions of which vary according to the time of
year—in winter generally two parts oil to one
of tallow, and the reverse in the summer. There
are two types of tallow in general use, one of
which is mutton (melting point 40-45° C.),
and the other beef (melting point 35-40°
C.). Dubbin is used to incorporate oil into some
tanned leathers in the STUFFING (2) or CURRYING processes.
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