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Definitions from Wiktionary (dewax)

▸ verb:  (transitive) To remove wax from (a material or surface).

Similar:
unwax, dewool, deparaffinize, deweed, deoil, wax down, deparaffinise, dewrinkle, dewater, wipe off, more...

Opposite:
wax, coat, cover, apply

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Similar:
unwax, dewool, deparaffinize, deweed, deoil, wax down, deparaffinise, dewrinkle, dewater, wipe off, more...

Opposite:
wax, coat, cover, apply



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