1. the action or process of removing something that is stuck

1. present participle of unstick; removing something that is stuck or adhered

Examples

• She was unsticking the envelope carefully to avoid tearing it.
• The unsticking of the old wallpaper took hours of work.
• He had trouble unsticking the jar lid that had been sealed tight.
• The unsticking process required a special solvent.
• After unsticking the photos from the album, she placed them in new frames.
• The mechanic was unsticking the rusted bolt with penetrating oil.