as in dismantles
to stop using (something) while keeping it to be possibly used in the future
Many navy ships were mothballed after the war.
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Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.—
Nik Popli,
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12 June 2026 -
Northwestern researchers designed a material that physically builds, dismantles, and rebuilds itself to manage energy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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“Mothballs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mothballs. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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