deactivate
Use Deactivate in a sentence
təˌveɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to cause to be inactive; remove the effectiveness of.
2.
to demobilize or disband (a military unit).
3.
to render (a bomb, shell, or the like) inoperative, especially by disconnecting, removing, or otherwise interfering with the action of the fuze.
4.
Chemistry. to render (a chemical, enzyme, catalyst, etc.) inactive.
verb (used without object)
5.
Physical Chemistry. to lose radioactivity.
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Deactivate
is always a great word to know.
So is oxidation. Does it mean:
| the process or result of a chemical reaction to oxygen, or the deposit that forms on the surface of a metal as it oxidizes |
| the condition existing when a chemical reaction and its reverse reaction proceed at equal rates |
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deactivate (diːˈæktɪˌveɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to make (a bomb, etc) harmless or inoperative |
| 2. | (intr) to become less radioactive |
| 3. | (US) (tr) to end the active status of (a military unit) |
| 4. | chem to return or cause to return from an activated state to a normal or ground state |
| deacti'vation | |
| —n | |
| de'activator | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Before resuming motion, the driver shall deactivate these lights and allow congested traffic to disperse where practicable.
Also remove or deactivate social networking accounts you no longer use.
Though a deterrent to the average shoplifter, apparently some have discovered ways to deactivate these devices.
In response, plants produce a variety of enzymes that deactivate the oxidants.
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