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DERATE
derate
(verb) lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
derate (third-person singular simple present derates, present participle derating, simple past and past participle derated)
To lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or material.
Anagrams
• atrede, e-trade, red tea, redate, teared
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