cannibalisation
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cannibalize or cannibalise (ˈkænɪbəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to use (serviceable parts from one machine or vehicle) to repair another, esp as an alternative to using new parts | |
| cannibalise or cannibalise | |
| —vb | |
| cannibali'zation or cannibalise | |
| —n | |
| cannibali'sation or cannibalise | |
| —n | |
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