disassembly

American

[dis-uh-sem-blee] / ˌdɪs əˈsɛm bli /

noun

plural

disassemblies

the act or process of taking something apart, especially into its constituent pieces.

Example Sentences

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"During Starship's ascent burn, the vehicle experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly and contact was lost. Our team immediately began coordination with safety officials to implement pre-planned contingency responses," the company wrote.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2025

Agency for International Development, is undergoing rapid, unplanned disassembly.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025

The two slowly built a rapport and Heller revealed that the attractions had been stored in 44 shipping containers in Austin, Texas since their disassembly.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

The cost of disassembly, storage, and reassembly was a major deterrent behind the huge drop in applicants for the permanent program, according to a survey of restaurants undertaken by the alliance.

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2024

Even at night, the wrecks glowed with work, people laboring by torchlight as they continued the steady job of disassembly.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi

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