sequestering
sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ
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Definition of sequestering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
isolatingcausing to be isolated or hidden away
  • The sequestering environment of the remote cabin was perfect for writing.
isolating secluding
2.
legalTECH.related to the act of taking legal possessionTECH.
  • The sequestering order was issued by the court.
confiscating impounding
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chemical substance that binds ions to prevent them from reacting
The detergent contains a sequestering agent to control hard water minerals.

Origin of sequestering

Latin, sequestrare (to set aside)

Examples of sequestering in a sentence

  • Sequestering measures were taken to protect the endangered species.
  • The sequestering assets were listed in the document.
  • The sequestering funds were frozen by the authorities.

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  1. French:séquestrant, ...
  2. German:abgeschieden, rechtlicher Besitz, ...
  3. Italian:isolante, di sequestro, ...
  4. Spanish:ocultación, secuestro, ...
  5. Portuguese:escondido, confiscatório, ...
  6. Chinese:隔离的, 扣押的, ...
  7. Japanese:隔離する, 差し押さえの, ...
  8. Arabic:عَازِل, حَجْزي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבֹדֵד, הַקָּשׁוּר לְעִיקּוּל, ...
  10. Russian:изолирующий, арестовывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ізоляційний, конфіскаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:अलगाव, ज़ब्ती, ...
sequester
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Definition of sequester - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
isolationisolate or hide away
  • The jury was sequestered until a verdict was reached.
isolate segregate
2.
legalTECH.take legal possession of assets until a debt is paidTECH.
  • The court sequestered his assets during the proceedings.
confiscate impound
3.
chemistryTECH.form a stable compound with an ionTECH.
  • The agent sequesters calcium ions in the solution.
bind chelate isolate
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Origin of sequester

Latin, sequestrare (to set aside)

Examples of sequester in a sentence

  • Funds were sequestered for emergency use.
  • The government sequestered the company's funds due to unpaid taxes.
  • His properties were sequestered by the authorities after the fraud was discovered.
  • The compound can sequester harmful ions effectively.
  • Scientists sequester metals to prevent contamination.

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  1. French:isoler, saisir, ...
  2. German:isolieren, beschlagnahmen, ...
  3. Italian:isolare, sequestrare, ...
  4. Spanish:aislar, embargar, ...
  5. Portuguese:isolar, apreender, ...
  6. Chinese:隔离, 查封, ...
  7. Japanese:隔離する, 差し押さえる, ...
  8. Arabic:عَزَلَ, حَجَزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַדֵּד, לְעַקֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:изолировать, арестовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ізолювати, накласти арешт, ...
  12. Hindi:अलग-थलग रखना, कुर्क करना, ...
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