C1 verb Formal

decapure

/diˈkæp.jʊər/

To chemically or mechanically strip a surface layer, such as oxidation, scale, or old paint, from a material—typically metal. This process is used to prepare the surface for further treatment like welding, plating, or painting.

Ejemplos

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1

I used a mild acid to decapure the copper pots until they shone like new.

I used a mild acid to clean the surface of the copper pots until they shone like new.

2

Standard operating procedures require technicians to decapure all titanium components before assembly.

Standard operating procedures require technicians to strip all titanium components before assembly.

3

You really need to decapure that old bike frame before you try to spray-paint it.

You really need to strip that old bike frame before you try to spray-paint it.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
decapuring
Verb
decapure
Adjetivo
decapured
Relacionado
decapurant
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'cap' as the crusty layer of rust on top of a metal. To 'de-cap-ure' is to take that unwanted cap off.

Quiz rápido

The engineer explained that we must _____ the steel beams before applying the anti-corrosive coating.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

I used a mild acid to decapure the copper pots until they shone like new.

everyday

I used a mild acid to clean the surface of the copper pots until they shone like new.

2

Standard operating procedures require technicians to decapure all titanium components before assembly.

formal

Standard operating procedures require technicians to strip all titanium components before assembly.

3

You really need to decapure that old bike frame before you try to spray-paint it.

informal

You really need to strip that old bike frame before you try to spray-paint it.

4

The experiment demonstrated that nitric acid is more effective than sulfuric acid to decapure stainless steel.

academic

The experiment demonstrated that nitric acid is more effective than sulfuric acid to strip stainless steel.

5

To improve product longevity, our plant has invested in a new system to decapure raw metal sheets efficiently.

business

To improve product longevity, our plant has invested in a new system to clean raw metal sheets efficiently.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
decapuring
Verb
decapure
Adjetivo
decapured
Relacionado
decapurant

Colocaciones comunes

decapure the surface clean the surface layer
thoroughly decapure completely strip or clean
chemically decapure strip using chemicals
decapure metal strip metal of impurities
process to decapure stripping process

Frases Comunes

pre-treatment decapure

preliminary cleaning before treatment

acid decapure

cleaning with acid

mechanical decapure

cleaning via physical force

Se confunde a menudo con

decapure vs decapitate

Decapitate means to cut off a head; decapure means to clean or strip a surface.

decapure vs capture

Capture means to seize or take control of something, whereas decapure is a technical cleaning process.

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Notas de uso

This term is largely restricted to technical, industrial, or metallurgical contexts. It is frequently found in translation from French technical manuals where 'décaper' is a common term for surface preparation.

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Errores comunes

Learners may misspell it as 'decapur' or 'decapper'. Because it sounds like 'decapitate', ensure you are using it in a context involving materials and surfaces rather than living beings.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'cap' as the crusty layer of rust on top of a metal. To 'de-cap-ure' is to take that unwanted cap off.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the French verb 'décaper', meaning to remove a layer or strip, from 'dé-' (off/away) and 'cape' (covering).

Patrones gramaticales

Transitive verb: Requires a direct object (e.g., decapure the steel). Regular conjugation: decapures (3rd person), decapured (past), decapuring (present participle).

Quiz rápido

The engineer explained that we must _____ the steel beams before applying the anti-corrosive coating.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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