English Explanatory Dictionary

passivate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reduce the chemical reactivity of (a surface) by applying a coating.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-passivate.wav

Word forms

passivate passivates passivating passivated

Etymology

From passive + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Antonyms

activate

Derived words

passivation
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