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inactivation

DEFINITIONS OF: inactivation

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n the process of rendering inactive

“the gene inactivation system”
“thermal inactivation of serum samples”
Antonyms:
activation
stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
Type of:
action, activity, natural action, natural process
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

n breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)

Synonyms:
deactivation
Type of:
discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
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