dewax

transitive verb

de·​wax

(ˈ)dē¦waks

: to remove wax from

specifically : to remove paraffin wax from (oil) usually by chilling, pressing, or treating with a solvent

dewaxable

-səbəl

adjective

Word History

Etymology

de- + wax, noun

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