depreservation
nounEtymology From de- + preservation.
1
The process of bringing preserved equipment out of storage and back into working order.
- For depreservation, the engine is turned manually, causing the compound to revert to liquid form, and it is drained through depreservation valves on the lower cylinders of the engine.1953, Aviation Week, volume 58, page 58:
- To define the specific preservation, maintenance and depreservation necessary to maintain FMC aircraft combat ready while in prepositioned storage.1984, United States Army Aviation Digest, page 4: