1911, "castrate;" 1962, "remove distinct sexual qualities, minimize sex appeal;" see de- + sex. Related: Desexed; desexing.
desertification
desertion
deserve
deserved
deserving
desex
desexualize
desi
desiccant
desiccate
desiccated
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