der Rückbau
Translation
dismantling, deconstruction, decommissioning
Examples
Der Rückbau des alten Kraftwerks beginnt bald.
The dismantling of the old power plant will begin soon.
Der Rückbau der Brücke dauert mehrere Monate.
The deconstruction of the bridge will take several months.
Grammar Patterns
the dismantling ((of sth.)) The dismantling of the building is expensive.
Similar Words
Abriss (demolition), Demontage (disassembly)
Etymology
Composed of 'rück-' (back) and 'Bau' (construction). Literally 'back-construction' or 'un-building'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as reversing the construction process: 'rück-' (back) + 'Bau' (build) = to un-build.