noun
- the process of removing sand or sandy material from something
Usage: technical; industrial
verb
- present participle of desand; to remove sand or sandy deposits from a surface, object, or system
Usage: technical
Examples
- The desanding process is essential for maintaining the efficiency of the water treatment plant.
- Workers are desanding the equipment after the storm deposited fine particles everywhere.
- Desanding the beach after construction requires specialized machinery.
- The pipeline underwent desanding to restore normal flow rates.
- Desanding operations at the port help keep shipping channels clear.