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| de·cou·ple [ dee kúpp'l ] (past and past participle de·cou·pled, present participle de·cou·pling, 3rd person present singular de·cou·ples) |
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1. separate objects: to separate or disengage one thing from another
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2. reduce interdependence: to remove or weaken the interaction between two electronic circuits, subsystems, or systems so that there is little or no transfer or feedback of energy between them
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3. physics lessen strength of shock waves: to reduce or eliminate airborne shock waves from a nuclear or other explosion by detonating a device deep underground
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 de·cou·pler noun |
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