1. acts or instances of restoring something to its former condition
Usage: rare; formal

Examples

• The museum’s restorals of ancient artifacts took several years to complete.
• Multiple restorals were needed to bring the historic building back to its original state.
• The art conservator specialized in the restorals of Renaissance paintings.
• After the flood, the community organized restorals of damaged homes.
• The library’s restorals of rare manuscripts required delicate handling.