stripping
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Also seen as: strippings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of one who strips.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A physical separation process where one or more components are removed from a liquid stream by a vapor stream
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stripping” mean?
The act of one who strips.
Is “stripping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.