Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tanning
noun
/ˈtænɪŋ/

Definition
The process of treating animal hides and skins to produce leather.

Examples
- The tanning industry has evolved with new technologies.
- After a day at the beach, she noticed a beautiful tanning effect on her skin.

Meaning
Tanning refers to the methods used to convert raw animal skins into leather, making them durable and more resistant to decay.

Synonyms
- Leather processing
- Bronzing