Associations to the word «Inactivation»

Wiktionary

INACTIVATION, noun. The process of rendering something inactive

Dictionary definition

INACTIVATION, noun. The process of rendering inactive; "the gene inactivation system"; "thermal inactivation of serum samples".
INACTIVATION, noun. Breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges).

Wise words

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