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dematerialize

[dee-muh-teer-ee-uh-lahyz]

dematerialize Definition

to disappear or cause something to disappear, especially in a way that seems magical.

Using dematerialize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dematerialize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The magician made the rabbit dematerialize.

  • Example

    The fog began to lift and the trees slowly dematerialized into view.

  • Example

    The company's assets seemed to dematerialize overnight.

dematerialize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dematerialize

Phrases with dematerialize

  • to disappear completely and suddenly

    Example

    The money he invested in the stock market seemed to dematerialize into thin air.

  • to convert a physical document into a digital format

    Example

    We need to dematerialize all of our paper records to save space.

  • to reduce the amount of material used in a product, making it more environmentally friendly

    Example

    The company is working to dematerialize their packaging to reduce waste.

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Summary: dematerialize in Brief

The verb 'dematerialize' [dee-muh-teer-ee-uh-lahyz] means to disappear or cause something to disappear, often in a seemingly magical way. It can be used to describe physical objects, such as a rabbit in a magic trick, or abstract concepts, such as a company's assets. The phrase 'dematerialize into thin air' denotes a sudden and complete disappearance, while 'dematerialize a document' and 'dematerialize a product' refer to converting physical objects into digital formats or reducing the amount of material used in a product, respectively.