passivations
/ˌpæsɪˈveɪʃənz/
noun
- The plural of passivation; multiple instances or types of the process of making a material (especially metal) less reactive or resistant to corrosion.
- The engineer compared several passivations to find the most durable coating.
- The lab studied different passivations for steel in saltwater environments.
- Modern passivations involve chemical treatments that form a protective oxide layer.