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derate

vb. To lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or material.

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derate

v. lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus

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Whereas Valerian's M-6's ran on highly derated Drive systems—result of hopeless cooling problems on the little racers—designers from the League and the Torond had once more boosted conventional, single-lobe Drive technology far past reasonable limits.