roten

Definitions of roten
  1. verb
    place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue
    synonyms: rotten
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    type of:
    doordrenken, dopen, drenken, indompelen, indopen, inweken, marineren, slempen, weken
    cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
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