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dematerialise

verb/ˌdiːməˈtɪəriəlaɪz/

C2CEFR level
80/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

To convert physical share or bond certificates into electronic book entries.

Once the bonds were dematerialised, ownership passed by ledger entry rather than by delivering paper.

Topic: Finance in Business English

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