demothball

\(ˈ)dēˌ\ transitive verb

Etymology: de- + mothball (II)

: to remove the preservative covering in order to reactivate (as ships)

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/dee mawth"bawl', -moth"-/, v.t.

to remove (naval or military equipment) from storage or reserve, usually for active duty; reactivate.

[DE- + MOTHBALL]