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unclothes

verb

present tense third-person singular of unclothe

as in undresses

to remove clothing from partially unclothed the patient for treatment

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strips

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Most tap water in the UAE comes from desalination, which strips out salt but leaves minerals behind, producing a mineral load that builds up on hair, skin and surfaces.

— Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
This is because the bar also features glycerin and shea butter—a combo that moisturizes rather than strips the skin.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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