Stripping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Stripping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of strip.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of strip.
More Meanings
- The act of one who strips.
- (chemistry, engineering) A physical separation process where one or more components are removed from a liquid stream by a vapor stream
Example Sentences
Never were cows that required such stripping.
1879, Herbert Spencer, Principles of Sociology Volume II Part IV: Ceremonial Institutions The mutual bows and courtesies […] are remants of the original prostrations and strippings of the captive.
Word Forms
- strippings
Synonyms for stripping
Depending on context, synonyms include uncovering, denudation, husking, baring.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include denudation, baring, uncovering, husking, disassembly, dismantling.
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