deactivation
/diˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of making something inactive or no longer operational.
- After the deactivation of his account, he could no longer log in.
- The deactivation of the old factory's machinery took several days.
- The software update requires the deactivation of all active sessions.
- The process of rendering a device, weapon, or explosive safe.
- The military team specializes in the deactivation of improvised explosive devices.
- The deactivation of the bomb was carried out without incident.
- Proper deactivation of fireworks is important for safety.
- The process of making a chemical or biological substance inactive.
- The deactivation of the virus requires high temperatures.
- The lab focuses on the deactivation of harmful bacteria in water.
- Enzyme deactivation can occur if the pH level changes too much.
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