activated
/ˈæktɪveɪtɪd/
adjective
- Made active or turned on; functioning.
- The activated microphone picked up every word.
- The activated alarm scared off the burglars.
- Once the system is activated, it will monitor the building 24/7.
- Treated or processed to become more effective, especially for filtering or absorbing.
- Many air purifiers use activated filters to clean the air.
- The activated carbon in the mask helps trap harmful gases.
- Activated charcoal is used in water filters to remove impurities.
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