Demolition

/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ noun

Definition

The action of destroying or tearing down buildings, structures, or anything else completely.

Etymology

From French 'démolition' and Latin 'demoliri,' meaning 'to tear down,' composed of 'de-' (down) and 'moliri' (to construct). The meaning has been consistent since Roman times.

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Controlled building demolition is so precise that experts use tons of explosives to make buildings collapse into their own footprint—it's like reverse engineering!

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