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(′bak′au̇t)
(aerospace engineering) An undoing of previous steps during a countdown, usually in reverse order.
(computer science) To remove a change that was previously made in a computer program.
(metallurgy) Process of nullifying the effect of positive electrical potentials occurring in an anodic area in a cathodic protection system.
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