disassemble
to take apart.
to come apart: These shelves disassemble quickly for easy moving.
Origin of disassemble
1Other words from disassemble
- dis·as·sem·bly, noun
Words that may be confused with disassemble
- disassemble , dissemble
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How to use disassemble in a sentence
Using heat and chemicals, it is possible to disassemble polymers into monomers, separate those building blocks from dyes and other contaminants, and piece the monomers back together into good-as-new plastic.
Chemists are reimagining recycling to keep plastics out of landfills | Maria Temming | January 27, 2021 | Science NewsSo in theory, recovery facilities could use this technique to disassemble multiplastic deodorant containers and other products of various shapes and sizes.
Chemists are reimagining recycling to keep plastics out of landfills | Maria Temming | January 27, 2021 | Science NewsThe design is easy to maintain and clean as well, and all parts can be disassembled and washed in any dishwasher.
The best humidifier: Fight dry air (and a dry nose) all winter long | PopSci Commerce Team | January 15, 2021 | Popular-Science
British Dictionary definitions for disassemble
/ (ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl) /
(tr) to take apart (a piece of machinery, etc); dismantle
Derived forms of disassemble
- disassembly, noun
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