Associations to the word «Derate»

Wiktionary

DERATE, verb. To lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or material.

Dictionary definition

DERATE, verb. Lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley