Is There a Word Dewax?

Yes, dewax is in the scrabble dictionary.

What is the meaning of Dewax?

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

What is dewaxing of oil?

Dewaxing is the process of removing wax from base oil feedstocks before further processing into lubricants. Dewaxing is done in two ways: selective hydrocracking to crack the wax molecules, and crystallization through refrigeration and dilution of the oil using a light oil solvent.

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