Meaning Of The Word Decommission

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Decommission Meaning

Decommission Definition
Decommission Definition

What's The Definition Of Decommission?

decommission
verb: When something such as a nuclear reactor or a large machine is decommissioned, it is taken to pieces because it is no longer going to be used.

decommission in American English
to revoke the commission of
transitive verb: to remove or retire (a ship, airplane, etc.) from active service

decommission in British English
verb: to dismantle or remove from service (a nuclear reactor, weapon, ship, etc which is no longer required)

decommission in the Oil and Gas Industry
verb: To decommission a well is to permanently fill it in and seal it so it cannot be used anymore.

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