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destruct (s) (noun), destructs (pl)
The intentional, usually remote-controlled complete demolishment of a space vehicle, rocket, or missile after launching, because of a defective performance or for reasons of safety: "The destructs of the two missiles were done because they were malfunctioning and so they presented a serious danger for many people."
This entry is located in the following units: de- (page 41) stru-, struct-, -structure, -struction, -structive (page 2)
destruct (verb), destructs; destructed; destructing
To do away with something or to tear it apart: "The engineers had to destruct the rocket for safety reasons."
This entry is located in the following units: de- (page 41) stru-, struct-, -structure, -struction, -structive (page 3)
Word Entries containing the term: “destruct
self-destruct, self-destructs, self-destructing, self-destructed
That which destroys or abolishes itself: "The military missile automatically self-destructs if it goes off the programmed course."

"He was a rock star who self-destructed on drugs."

This entry is located in the following unit: stru-, struct-, -structure, -struction, -structive (page 10)