Dewaxed

/diːˈwækst/ adjective

Definition

Having had wax removed or stripped away.

Etymology

Past tense/past participle of dewax with -ed suffix.

Kelly Says

You'll see 'dewaxed' on fabric labels, and it means manufacturers have stripped the protective coating to make it more absorbent—small words that change product behavior.

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