dematerialization
[/ˌdiːməˌtɪriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: dematerializations / dematerializações
desmaterialização
1. The process of removing or losing physical or material form; becoming non-physical or immaterial
The dematerialization of currency through digital payments has transformed modern banking.
A desmaterialização da moeda através de pagamentos digitais transformou a banca moderna.
2. In art and philosophy, the conceptual shift away from physical objects toward ideas, experiences, or digital representations
Dematerialization in contemporary art challenges traditional notions of what art can be.
A desmaterialização na arte contemporânea desafia noções tradicionais do que a arte pode ser.
3. In finance and commerce, the conversion of physical assets or documents into digital or electronic form
The dematerialization of securities has streamlined stock trading processes.
A desmaterialização de títulos simplificou os processos de negociação de ações.
The term 'dematerialization' gained prominence in Brazil and Portugal with the rise of fintech and digital banking. It reflects a global shift toward cashless economies and is frequently used in regulatory and financial discussions. In art circles, particularly in São Paulo's contemporary art scene, it references the conceptual art movement that prioritized ideas over physical objects.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dematerialization of assets
dematerialization of value
digital dematerialization
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