Cannibalisation

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  1. 1
    Alternative form of cannibalization. UK, alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually

    "The condemned A.E.C. diesel railcar, No. W28W, is at Southall for cannibalisation to provide spares for the others of its type still in service."

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"The condemned A.E.C. diesel railcar, No. W28W, is at Southall for cannibalisation to provide spares for the others of its type still in service."

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