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devitalize

verb
de·​vi·​tal·​ize | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce devitalize (audio) \
devitalized; devitalizing; devitalizes

Definition of devitalize

transitive verb

: to deprive of life, vigor, or effectiveness
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Other Words from devitalize

devitalization \ (ˌ)dē-​ˌvī-​tə-​lə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce devitalization (audio) \ noun

Examples of devitalize in a Sentence

overuse has devitalized many a once-striking figure of speech she was devitalized by the infection

Recent Examples on the Web

 His lip was completely destroyed with multiple linear lacerations, jagged lacerations, devitalized tissue, denervated tissue with a 12 cm laceration in multiple pieces of the entire left upper lift, the mucosal surface, and orbicularis. — Edmund H. Mahony, courant.com, "Biker Sentenced For Savage Hells Angels Beating," 1 June 2017

First Known Use of devitalize

1849, in the meaning defined above

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devitalize

transitive verb
de·​vi·​tal·​ize
variants: or British devitalise \ (ˈ)dē-​ˈvīt-​ᵊl-​ˌīz How to pronounce devitalise (audio) \
devitalized or British devitalised; devitalizing or British devitalising

Medical Definition of devitalize

: to deprive of life or vitality: as
a : to refine (as foodstuffs) to the point that essential or desirable constituents are lost
b : to subject (a tooth or its pulp) to devitalization

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