verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To remove the silver from (an alloy). transitive
2. 2
   To remove the reflective backing from (a mirror). transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

desilverize

Etymology

From de- + silver.

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