Assertion: lignin's use | /r/CapableOf | enable easier separation of the bast
Facets:
value: from the woody core
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: Retting is a process involving the use of moisture and microbes to break down the chemical bonds (pectin) holding the hemp stem together, enabling easier separation of the bast from the woody core (the hurd or shiv).