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stripping

n.
US //ˈstɹɪpɪŋ// UK //stɹˈɪpɪŋ// strip·ping
  1. 1 removing a layer (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the act of taking off a covering, such as old paint or wallpaper.

    the process of removing a surface layer, coating, or covering from an object.

    Example

    The stripping of the old wallpaper took much longer than we expected.

    Example

    The restoration project began with the careful stripping of several layers of lead paint to reveal the original mahogany underneath.

    Usage

    Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
  2. 2 chemical separation (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Science

    a process in a factory where a gas is used to remove a substance from a liquid.

    a physical separation process where one or more components are removed from a liquid stream by a vapour stream.

    Example

    The plant uses air stripping to remove chemicals from the water supply.

    Example

    Steam stripping is a common industrial method for recovering volatile organic compounds from wastewater before it is discharged into the environment.
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