"deasphalter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: deasphalters [plural]
Etymology: de- + asphalt + -er Etymology templates: {{confix|en|de|asphalt|er|id3=agent noun}} de- + asphalt + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} deasphalter (plural deasphalters)
  1. A unit in a crude oil refinery or bitumen upgrader that separates out the asphalt from crude oil or bitumen. Wikipedia link: de-asphalter Derived forms: deasphalter bottoms

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