der Zurückbau
Translation
dismantling, deconstruction, decommissioning, demolition
Examples
Der Zurückbau des alten Kraftwerks beginnt bald.
The dismantling of the old power plant will begin soon.
Der Zurückbau der Grenzanlagen war teuer.
The demolition of the border installations was expensive.
Grammar Patterns
the dismantling of ((sth.)) Der Zurückbau des Gebäudes dauert Monate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Abbau, die Demontage, der Abriss; Antonyms: der Aufbau, die Errichtung
Etymology
From 'zurück' (back) + 'Bau' (construction). Literally means 'building back' or 'un-building'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the reverse process of 'Bau' (construction). You are taking something that was built and bringing it 'back' to its components.