is the process by which shares in the physical/paper form are cancelled and credit in the form of electronic balances are maintained on highly secure systems at the depository.

The gradual fading and disappearance of a physical object sometimes reported in cases of alleged paranormal phenomena. See also "deport".

The sudden disappearance of an item. An asport

The reduction of the size of products, particularly as a way to conserve mineral resources.

Dematerialization is the reduction of inputs (inflows of materials) in the functioning of the economy, or the transformation of that functioning, into a process less dependent on materials extracted from Nature. "Material inputs" is taken to mean water, air, biotic resources (wood, plants, farm products) and abiotic resources (petroleum, sand, earth, mineral ores, etc.).

A methodical approach for reducing the amount of raw materials used in any given process, such as a manufacturing process or the packing and shipment of goods.