B2nounhomehealth
US/rɪˈmuː.vəl/
UK/rɪˈmuː.vəl/
the act of taking something or someone away from a place or position
In context
Doctors advised the removal of the damaged tooth.
Local residents demanded the removal of the dangerous sign.
Stain removal is easy if you act quickly.
Words that go with removal
noun + preposition
- removal ofThe removal of old paint takes a long time.
noun + noun
- hair removalLaser hair removal has become very popular.
- stain removalThis soap is good for stain removal.
- tree removalThe council paid for tree removal after the storm.
adjective + noun
- surgical removalSurgical removal of the growth was successful.
- forced removalThe families protested against their forced removal from the land.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The remove of the tree took two hours.Correct: The removal of the tree took two hours.