elimination
noun
elim·i·na·tion
i-ˌli-mə-ˈnā-shən 
often attributive
: the act, process, or an instance of eliminating or discharging: such as
a
: the act of discharging or excreting waste products from the body
b
: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule
ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol
compare addition sense 4
Examples of elimination in a Sentence
the elimination of waste products from the body
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Nectar Gan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Even with the repurchases, the merger resulted in the elimination all competition in some communities.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
His new role could give Musk power over federal agencies’ budgets and staffing, as well as the ability to push for the elimination of inconvenient regulations.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
With innovations in tanning and finishing, such as olive tanning using leaves from olive trees leading to the elimination of harmful chemicals, and renewable energy use offsetting carbon emissions, the leather industry is working to make strides toward being more sustainable.
—Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Elimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elimination. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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elimination
noun
elim·i·na·tion
i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act or process of eliminating or emptying: as
a
: the act of excreting or emptying waste products from the body
b
: the act or process of excluding from a match, game, or contest the losers of any round or heat
Medical Definition
elimination
noun
elim·i·na·tion
i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances from the body
2
eliminations plural
: bodily discharges including urine, feces, and vomit
3
: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule
ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol
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