passivating
/ˈpæsəveɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Describes a substance or process that makes a material less reactive chemically.
- The passivating agent was applied to the metal surface.
- They used a passivating solution to seal the pipes.
- This passivating treatment extends the life of the equipment.
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verb
- Present participle of passivate: the act of making a material less reactive chemically.
- The team is passivating the steel beams right now.
- Passivating the metal is an important step in the manufacturing process.
- He spent the afternoon passivating the laboratory equipment.