Dequantitate

//diːˈkwɒntɪteɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To reduce the quantity of. obsolete, rare

    "pure gold […]is actually dequantitated by fire"

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"pure gold […]is actually dequantitated by fire"

Etymology

First attested in 1646; from de- + quantity + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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