English Explanatory Dictionary

desilver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove the silver from (an alloy).
  2. To remove the reflective backing from (a mirror).

Word forms

desilver desilvers desilvering desilvered

Etymology

From de- + silver.

Derived words

desilverer
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