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dem·o·li·tion

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NOUN:

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

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

OTHER FORMS:
demo·lition·ist(Noun)

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