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Meaning of INACTIVATION

Pronunciation:  `in`aktiv'eyshun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
  2. [n]  the process of rendering inactive; "the gene inactivation system"; "thermal inactivation of serum samples"
 
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 Synonyms: deactivation
 
 Antonyms: activation
 
 See Also: action, activity, discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, liberation, natural action, natural process, release, sack, sacking

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: In reference to a virus, the removal or loss of the virus's ability to successfully infect its host.
 
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