Dammning

Dammning is a Swedish noun that refers to the action or process related to dust. It is formed from the verb damma, meaning to dust. The exact meaning depends on context, but generally it covers activities connected with dust either by removing it from surfaces or by applying a fine powder to surfaces or products.

In everyday use, damning most often describes removing dust from objects and surfaces. This includes dusting furniture, shelves, electronics, and similar items with a cloth, duster, or brush.

In industrial, agricultural, and culinary contexts, damning can also mean coating or dusting a surface or product with a fine powder. Examples include applying talc or other powders to seeds or materials, dusting edible powders onto food products in certain processing steps, or applying cosmetic or pharmaceutical powders to surfaces or containers in a controlled manner. The term is more common in technical or specialized language and may be accompanied by further specification of the type of powder and the purpose of the dusting.

Safety and regulation are relevant where dusting involves hazardous powders or large-scale implementation. Proper handling, ventilation, and personal protective equipment may be required to control inhalation risks and contamination.

See also: dust, dusting (general concept), powder (substance).