dewaxing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈwæksɪŋ/
KK: /dɪˈwæksɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A process of taking wax off a surface or material.
Example
The dewaxing of the sculpture revealed its original details.
Conversation
I heard you tried dewaxing your old furniture.
Yeah, it was a bit messy, but worth it in the end.
Did you find it hard to remove the wax completely?
Not really, but it took some patience to get it right.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
defatting
degreasing
stripping
Antonyms
waxing
coating
enrobing
verb
Definition
To remove wax from a surface or object.
Example
The technician is dewaxing the car to prepare it for painting.
Tense Forms
Past: dewaxed
Past Participle: dewaxed
Conversation
Have you ever tried dewaxing your surfboard before hitting the waves?
No, I haven’t! What’s that all about?
It's basically removing the old wax to improve your grip on the board.
Root Explanation
Dewaxing is formed from "de-" (meaning removal) and "wax" (from Old English "weax", meaning a substance made from beeswax or similar). The word refers to the process of removing wax from a surface or object.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing' ('de-') a 'substance made from beeswax' ('wax') — that's what dewaxing means.
Visually Confused Words
waxing
waxwing
dealing
deading