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de·foam

 (dē-fōm′)
tr.v. de·foamed, de·foam·ing, de·foams
1. To remove foam from.
2. To prevent the formation of foam on.
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defoam

(diːˈfəʊm)
vb (tr)
1. to remove foam from (something)
2. to prevent foam from forming on (something)
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