demonetarize

/ diːˈmʌnətəˌraɪz /

verb

1. tr another word for demonetize

Derived Forms

• deˌmonetariˈzation, noun

Example Sentences

The ban on private ownership is being lifted as one step in a long-term U.S. effort to "demonetarize" gold �that is, unlink it from currency values and turn it into just another commodity the price of which can go down as well as up without affecting �or afflicting�the international monetary system.

From Time Magazine Archive