Decommissioning

/ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃənɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process of officially taking something out of service and preparing it for disposal or storage.

Etymology

Present participle and gerund form of decommission, showing the ongoing action of removing something from operational status.

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Wind turbine decommissioning is becoming a major environmental issue—many early turbines are now reaching end-of-life, and recycling their massive blades is a real challenge for engineers.

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