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scrappage

1 6.1

The act of removing old vehicles so they can be recycled or replaced

noun
/ˈskræpɪdʒ/

: achatamiento

The scrappage of ships is a major industry in some coastal towns.

Examples

The scrappage of outdated vehicles helps reduce pollution.
Many factories schedule regular scrappage of outdated equipment to improve efficiency.
The government introduced a scrappage scheme to encourage people to trade in old cars for newer models.
The scrappage process can be quite complex.
The government introduced a scrappage scheme to encourage people to trade in old cars for newer models.
Many factories schedule regular scrappage of outdated equipment to improve efficiency.
The scrappage of outdated vehicles helps reduce pollution.

Antonyms

repair

371 2.3

Work done to fix something that is broken

preservation

125 3.8

Keeping things safe and in good condition, for example food or buildings

How Thorough

recycling

84 2.3

scrappage

1 6.1

dismantling

16 4.4

disposal

58 3.0

removal

162 2.0

Surface Forms

scrappage singular

scrappages plural

Morphology

scrappage = scrap (transparent) = scrap + age

This is a regular noun formation from 'scrap' with '-age', so the meaning 'the act or process of scrapping' is fairly predictable.

Etymology

Scrappage comes from scrap meaning 'old or useless things' and the ending -age meaning 'an act or process', like in drainage. So scrappage is the process of taking old vehicles or equipment apart or sending them for recycling.