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decommissioning
This term is primarily used in technical, industrial, and military registers. It describes a formal, regulated process rather than a simple act of stopping use. In industrial contexts, such as nuclear energy or chemical plants, it carries a heavy connotation of safety, environmental remediation, and legal compliance, implying a complex sequence of dismantling and decontamination.
In a naval or aviation context, the term is highly ceremonial. It refers to the official change in status of a vessel or aircraft, marking the end of its active service life. While the adjective form describes costs or procedures, the noun form refers to the entire lifecycle phase of retirement.
Meanings
The process of formally taking a facility, plant, or piece of equipment out of active service, often involving the safe dismantling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Examples
The company is allocating millions of dollars for the decommissioning of the old chemical plant.
We need to finalize the decommissioning schedule before the end of the fiscal year.
The decommissioning of the aircraft carrier took place last month at the naval base.
I wonder how long the decommissioning process for a nuclear reactor actually takes.
The government has approved the decommissioning of several outdated satellites.
The government has approved the decommissioning of several outdated satellites.
Is the decommissioning team arriving tomorrow to dismantle the equipment?
They are following strict safety protocols during the decommissioning phase.
The site is currently undergoing decommissioning to ensure no toxins remain in the soil.