"demassification" meaning in All languages combined

See demassification on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From de- + mass + -ification. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|de|mass|ification}} de- + mass + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demassification (uncountable)
  1. The breaking of a mass into separate units. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: fragmentation Related terms: massification
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