deparaffinization

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

de- +‎ paraffin +‎ -ization

Noun[edit]

deparaffinization (uncountable)

  1. (cytology) The removal of paraffin wax from slides prior to staining
  2. (oil industry) The removal of paraffin and ceresin from petroleum products