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de·mon·e·tize
 demonetize
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- pronunciation:
- dih
ma
n
taIz
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
demonetizes, demonetizing, demonetized |
| definition 1: |
to stop using (a metal, such as gold) as a measure or standard of monetary values.
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| definition 2: |
to deprive (a coin or the like) of monetary value.
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| related words: |
devalue |
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| derivation: |
demonetization (n.) |
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