degum

From de- +‎ gum.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˈɡʌm/, /diːˈɡʊm/
• Rhymes: -ʌm, -ʊm

degum (third-person singular simple present degums, present participle degumming, simple past and past participle degummed)

1. (transitive) To remove gum from.
   • 2011, Lou Honary, Erwin Richter, Biobased Lubricants and Greases: Technology and Products:

     Degumming involves the removal of phospholipids and other non-triglyceride materials.

• Mudge, mudge