CEFR C1

dematerialize

verb

Meaning

dematerialize means to disappear by becoming immaterial. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to dematerialize in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will dematerialize before translating the verb.

Synonyms: disappear, disintegrate, dissolve, vanish

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dematerialize (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌdiː.məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə.laɪz/

Definition

dematerialize means to disappear by becoming immaterial. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to dematerialize in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will dematerialize before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to dematerialize.

How to Use dematerialize

to dematerialize (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to dematerialize."
dematerialize in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how dematerialize works in context."

Synonyms of dematerialize

Words with a similar meaning to dematerialize:

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