"technocide" meaning in English

See technocide in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860_(eng)-Rho9998-technocide.wav [UK]
Etymology: techno- + -cide Etymology templates: {{confix|en|techno|cide|id2=killing}} techno- + -cide Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} technocide (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The destruction of technology. Tags: rare, uncountable Related terms: cybercide

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