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Definition of dewax

dewax

/diːˈwæks/
de · wax
Past Simple:dewaxed
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Past Participle:dewaxed
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Present Participle:dewaxing
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dewax Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To remove wax from a surface, substance, or object (especially in industrial or chemical processes).

Example

"The technicians must carefully dewax the petroleum extract before it can be used to manufacture high-grade lubricants."

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• Rhymes for dewax

• Nearby Words

deux
devex
device
dewax
dewberry
dex
dhaka

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining the prefix 'de-' (indicating removal) with 'wax'. It was initially popularized in industrial chemistry and petroleum refining processes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dewax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dewax
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