dematerialize

Meanings

• Verb

  Rid of material or physical existence.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌdi.məˈtɪɹ.i.ə.laɪz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

disappear , disintegrate , dissolve , vanish

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Variants

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dematerialization , dematerializations , dematerialize , dematerialized , dematerializes , dematerializing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'de' meaning 'away' and 'materialis' meaning 'material'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dematerialize' was first used in science fiction in the late 19th century.

2. Some scientists believe that the universe is constantly dematerializing and rematerializing at a fundamental level.

3. Dematerialization is a key concept in many forms of science fiction, including Star Trek and Doctor Who.

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Related Concepts

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1. Teleportation: A hypothetical method of moving objects or people from one place to another without physically traveling the distance between them.

2. Matter-energy continuum: The theoretical concept that matter and energy are interchangeable and form a continuous spectrum.

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Culture

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In science fiction, dematerialization is the process of converting matter into energy or other intangible forms, often used for interstellar travel or teleportation.

How to Memorize "dematerialize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a substance slowly fading away until it disappears completely.
   - Visualize a sci-fi scene where a person or object dematerializes and reappears elsewhere.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of disappearing or vanishing.
   - Link it to the concept of converting matter into energy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'dematerialize' as 'de' for 'away' and 'material' for 'material', so 'de-materialize' means 'away from material'.

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