Denest
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 To undo the process of nesting (in various senses); to separate out of a nested structure. ambitransitive
"The cups are nested, sealed in polyethylene bags, and sterilized using ethylene oxide methods. After sterilization, the nested cups are transported to the aseptic packaging area, where they are aseptically removed from their polyethylene shroud and placed in the shrouded clean environment. Sterilized food is filled through the equipment into cups that have been denested into holders."
Example
More examples"The cups are nested, sealed in polyethylene bags, and sterilized using ethylene oxide methods. After sterilization, the nested cups are transported to the aseptic packaging area, where they are aseptically removed from their polyethylene shroud and placed in the shrouded clean environment. Sterilized food is filled through the equipment into cups that have been denested into holders."
Etymology
From de- + nest.
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