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demanufacture

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A process of recycling that involves the dismantling and/or disassembly of an item to gain the maximum amount of recyclable materials.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The Parties define the life cycle of electronic equipment broadly to include acquisition, design, manufacture, assembly, distribution, use, reuse, demanufacture, and recycling. (from the Sustainable Environmental Stewardship of Federal Electronic Assets" PDF signed 11-15-2004)

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verb

Meaning 2

To recycle material using this process

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From de- + manufacture.