derate /dē-rātˈ/

1. To relieve (wholly or partially) from paying local rates
2. To reduce the maximum capacity ratings of (a piece of electrical equipment) to allow for deterioration, etc

deratˈing noun

• 'scuse
• scuse
• 'scuses
• scuses
• scut
• scuta
• scutage
• scutages
• scutal
• scutate
• scutch
• scutched
• scutcheon
• scutcheons
• scutcher
• scutchers
• scutches
• scutch grass
• scutching
• scutchings
• scute
• scutella
• scutellar
• scutellate
• scutellation