dematerialising
[ˌdiːməˈtɪəriəlaɪzɪŋ]
verb (present participle)
desmaterializando
1. The process of removing material form or physical substance from something; converting something from a physical to a non-physical or digital state
The company is dematerialising its business operations by moving to cloud-based systems.
A empresa está desmaterializando suas operações comerciais ao migrar para sistemas baseados em nuvem.
2. In finance and economics, reducing reliance on physical currency and tangible assets in favor of digital or electronic transactions
Dematerialising the money supply through cryptocurrency adoption is a topic of debate among economists.
Desmaterializar a oferta de moeda através da adoção de criptografia é um tópico debatido entre economistas.
3. In spiritual or philosophical contexts, becoming less material or physical in nature
The meditation practice is dematerialising her attachment to worldly possessions.
A prática de meditação está desmaterializando seu apego aos bens materiais.
This term has gained prominence in Brazilian and Portuguese business contexts with the digital transformation movement. It reflects global trends in technology adoption, sustainability efforts to reduce physical materials, and the shift toward digital economies. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions about environmental impact, financial modernization, and workplace innovation.
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