— detachable , adj. — detachability , n. — detachably , adv. — detacher , n.
/di tach"/ , v.t.
1. to unfasten and separate; disengage; disunite.
2. Mil. to send away (a regiment, ship, etc.) on a special mission.
[ 1470-80; détacher, OF destachier; see DIS- 1 , ATTACH ]