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单词 elimination
释义

elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌli-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce elimination (audio)
often attributive
: the act, process, or an instance of eliminating or discharging: such as
a
: the act of discharging or excreting waste products from the body
b
: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule
ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol
compare addition sense 4

Example Sentences

the elimination of waste products from the body
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Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌli-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce elimination (audio)
1
: the act or process of excluding or getting rid of
2
: a getting rid of waste from the body

Medical Definition

elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce elimination (audio)
1
: the act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances from the body
2
eliminations plural : bodily discharges including urine, feces, and vomit
3
: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule
ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol

elimination

noun

as in removal
the act or process of removing something or someone the elimination of waste products from the body Repeatedly breaking the rules will result in your elimination from the game.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • removal
  • withdrawal
  • eradication
  • abolition
  • suspension
  • abolishment
  • liquidation
  • cancellation
  • erasure
  • cancelation
  • dismissal
  • avoidance
  • abrogation
  • nullification
  • repeal
  • invalidation
  • dissolution
  • defeasance
  • negation
  • voiding
  • annulment
  • abortion
  • abatement
  • quashing
  • banning
  • veto
  • revocation
  • overruling
  • outlawing
  • recall
  • override
  • reversal
  • prohibition
  • rescindment
  • overturn
  • retraction
  • calling off
  • rejection
  • enjoining
  • countermand
  • forbiddance
  • disallowance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • legislation
  • enactment
  • establishment
  • institution
  • validation
  • formalization
  • founding
  • legalization
  • approval
  • ratification
  • passing
  • clearance
  • legitimation
  • endorsement
  • legitimization
  • authorization
  • indorsement
  • prescription
  • permission
  • sanctioning
  • ordering
  • commandment
  • mandating
  • decreeing
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