deink

/diːŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove ink or print from (paper, especially to make it suitable for recycling)

“The deinking process at the paper mill was highly efficient.”

2. noun

the process or act of removing ink or print from (paper, especially to make it suitable for recycling)

“The deinking facility was located in a separate building.”

3. verb

to remove ink from (a printed surface), especially to reuse the surface

“The designer had to deink the pages before redesigning the layout.”

Synonyms

  • bleach
  • whiten

Antonyms

  • dye
  • ink