Definition of demolition

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dem·o·li·tion    (dm-lshn, dm-) KEY  

NOUN:

1. The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.
2. demolitions Explosives, especially when designed or used as weapons.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French démolition, from Latin dmlti , dmltin-, from dmlr, to demolish ; see demolish

OTHER FORMS:
demo·lition·ist (Noun)

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