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deasphalting

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
dea-s-phalt-ing
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A process in which the asphalt content of crude oil (or similar materials) is removed or reduced, especially by solvent extraction.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of deasphalt

Example Sentences

Etymology

From deasphalt + -ing.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

deasphalted deasphalter

Questions

What does deasphalting mean?
A process in which the asphalt content of crude oil (or similar materials) is removed or reduced, especially by solvent extraction.
Where does deasphalting come from?
From deasphalt + -ing.

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