Correct answer: (C) Scratching pulses with an emery roller during milling
Explanation
**C** describes pitting: controlled abrasive scratches or cracks in the seed coat help conditioning agents penetrate and loosen the husk before dehulling. Oil or water conditioning can follow, but mixing alone is not the abrasive pitting operation.
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