To remove slime or slimy coating from something, particularly in food processing or paper manufacturing.
From 'de-' (to remove) + 'slime,' this technical term developed in industrial processes where slime buildup is a problem.
In fish processing and paper mills, 'desliming' is a critical industrial step—slime is basically bacterial biofilm that can ruin products or harbor pathogens, so machinery specifically designed to deslime has made food production far safer!
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