unwax

/ʌnˈwæks/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove wax from a surface, especially a floor or a car

“She unwaxed the floors to prepare them for polishing.”

2. verb

to remove wax from a fruit or a vegetable, especially to prepare it for cooking or eating

“He unwaxed the apples before making a salad.”

3. noun

the act of removing wax from a surface

“The unwaxing of the floor was a tedious task.”

Synonyms

  • degrease
  • strip

Antonyms

  • candle
  • wax