Desand

Origin

- + sand

Full definition of desand

Verb

1. (transitive) To remove sand from.
• 1948, Thomas Arthur Rickard (editor), The Mining MagazineThe refuse is discharged through the cone on to the refuse screen, where it is desanded and dewatered.
• 1970, Petros P Xanthakos, Slurry WallsIf desanding is necessary, it is advantageous to use an air lift with the suction end near the bottom of the trench.

Anagrams

• sadden
• sanded