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dewax

transitive verb
de·​wax | \ (ˈ)dē¦waks\

Definition of dewax 

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

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Other Words from dewax

dewaxable \ -​səbəl \ adjective

History and Etymology for dewax

de- + wax, noun

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