depreservation

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ preservation.

Noun

depreservation (uncountable)

1. The process of bringing preserved equipment out of storage and back into working order.
   • 1953, Aviation Week, volume 58, page 58:

     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.

   • 1984, United States Army Aviation Digest, page 4:

     To define the specific preservation, maintenance and depreservation necessary to maintain FMC aircraft combat ready while in prepositioned storage.