demonetize
pronunciation
How to pronounce demonetize in British English: UK [di:'mɒnɪˌtaɪz]
How to pronounce demonetize in American English: US [di'mɒnəˌtaɪz]
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- Verb:
- deprive of value for payment
Word Origin
- demonetize (v.)
- 1852, from French démonitiser, from de- (see de-) + monetiser (see monetize).
Example
- 1. The government will demonetize old , torn , paper money .