demonetize

verb de·mon·e·tize \(ˌ)dē-ˈmä-nə-ˌtīz, -ˈmə-\

Definition of DEMONETIZE

transitive verb

: to stop using (a metal) as a monetary standard

: to deprive of value for official payment

— de·mon·e·ti·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌmä-nə-tə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌmə-\ noun

French démonétiser, from dé- de- + Latin moneta coin — more at mint

First Known Use: 1852

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