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deshelving

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The removal of goods for sale at a shop from display and availability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The process in which electrons change to an orbital with a lower, intermediate level of excitation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

Examples

  • controlled optical deshelving

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History

Etymology

From de- + shelving.