See Also: destruct(dictionary)
self-destruct(dictionary)
self-destruct(dictionary)

self-destruct (iou)



self-destruct verb & adjective. Orig. N. Amer. M20.
[from SELF- + DESTRUCT verb.]
A. verb intrans. (Of a spacecraft, bomb, etc.) explode or disintegrate automatically, esp. when pre-set to do so; destroy itself or oneself; ruin one's own life or chances. M20.
D. Francis He's programmed to self-destruct before the end of the season.
b. attrib. adjective. Enabling a thing to self-destruct. M20.
self-destruct button, self-destruct device, etc.