ablate

verb (used with object), ab·lat·ed, ab·lat·ing.

1. to remove or dissipate by melting, vaporization, erosion, etc.: to ablate a metal surface with intense heat.

verb (used without object), ab·lat·ed, ab·lat·ing.

2. to become ablated; undergo ablation.

verb

1. (tr) to remove by ablation

v.

1. To remove or destroy the function of.