egggrading
nounUK /ˈɛɡˌɡreɪdɪŋ/
US /ˈɛɡˌɡreɪdɪŋ/
The job of sorting eggs by size and quality.
The farm uses egggrading to make sure every carton has eggs of the same size.
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2. The process of checking eggs for cracks or dirt before packing.
During egggrading, cracked eggs are removed from the line.
3. A system that gives eggs letter grades such as A or B.
The egggrading system helps shoppers know what quality to expect.
4. The work done at a station where eggs are weighed and sorted.
She works at the egggrading station on the farm.