1 C1 formal
to remove or separate a substance by applying heat
"The process renders off excess moisture before storage."
separable
render off
C1 formal separable transitive
to drive off or separate a substance by heating, in rare technical use
In plain English
to remove something by heating it
What does "render off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to render something away from a material
Actually means
to remove something by heating it
Usage tip
This is a rare technical expression and not a common everyday phrasal verb. It may appear in older industrial, chemical, or culinary contexts.
Words that pair with "render off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
moisture fat impurities liquid steam
How to conjugate "render off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
render off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
renders off
he/she/it
Past simple
rendered off
yesterday
Past participle
rendered off
have + pp
-ing form
rendering off
continuous
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