deasphalting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A process in which the asphalt content of crude oil (or similar materials) is removed or reduced, especially by solvent extraction.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of deasphalt

Word forms

deasphalting

Etymology

From deasphalt + -ing.

Related words

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