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(dem′ə lis̸h′ən, dē′mə-)

noun

a demolishing or being demolished; often specif., destruction by explosives

Origin: Fr démolition < L demolitio

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noun

The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.
demolitions Explosives, especially when designed or used as weapons.

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Origin: French démolition

Origin: , from Latin dēmōlītiō, dēmōlītiōn-

Origin: , from dēmōlīrī, to demolish; see demolish

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demˌo·liˈtion·ist noun

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