de·mon·e·tize (d -m n  -t z , -m n-)tr.v. de·mon·e·tized, de·mon·e·tiz·ing, de·mon·e·tiz·es 1. To divest (a coin, for example) of monetary value. 2. To stop using (a metal) as a monetary standard. [French démonétiser : dé-, away from (from Old French de-; see de-) + Latin mon ta, coin; see money.]de·mon e·ti·zation (-t-z sh n) n. |
demonetize, demonetise [diːˈmʌnɪˌtaɪz]
vb (tr)
1. (Economics) to deprive (a metal) of its capacity as a monetary standard
2. (Economics) to withdraw from use as currency
demonetization , demonetisation n
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| Verb | 1. | demonetize - deprive of value for payment; "demonetize a coin" |
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