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destruct

de·struct [ di strúkt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
intentional destruction of rocket or missile: the intentional destruction of a malfunctioning missile or rocket after its launch



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle de·struct·ed, present participle de·struct·ing, 3rd person present singular de·structs)
Definition:
 
destroy malfunctioning missile or rocket: to intentionally destroy a malfunctioning missile or rocket after its launch, or be destroyed in this way

[Mid-20th century. Back-formation <destruction]
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