derate /dē-rātˈ/

1. To relieve (wholly or partially) from paying local rates
2. To reduce the maximum capacity ratings of (a piece of electrical equipment) to allow for deterioration, etc

deratˈing noun

• in spite of
• in spite of someone's teeth
• inst.
• Inst.
• insta-
• instabilities
• instability
• instable
• instal
• install
• installant
• installants
• installation
• installations
• installed
• installer
• installers
• installing
• installment
• installment plan
• installment plans
• installments
• installs
• instalment
• instalment plan