To remove sand from something, typically from machinery, crops, or other materials.
From 'de-' (remove) + 'sand'. This is a straightforward descriptive verb formed in English for industrial and agricultural purposes during the 18th-19th centuries.
Desanding is surprisingly important in agriculture and mining—without properly desanding sugar cane or minerals, the sand particles would destroy expensive machinery by grinding away at metal like tiny cutting tools.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.