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inactivate

UK
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪt/
US
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪt/

Translations

inactivateverb
inactivated
Past Simple
inactivated
Past Participle
inactivating
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪt/
US
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪt/
désactiverEmploi courant pour un dispositif, un système ou une fonction.
The technician will inactivate the alarm system during the maintenance work.
Le technicien désactivera le système d’alarme pendant les travaux de maintenance.
inactiverTerme technique et scientifique, notamment en biologie et en chimie.
The vaccine works by inactivating the virus, preventing it from causing disease.
Le vaccin agit en inactivant le virus, l’empêchant ainsi de provoquer la maladie.
Synonyms
deactivate
disable
suspend
neutralize
render inactive
Antonyms
activate

Definitions

inactivateverb
To make something inactive or inoperative.
The technician will inactivate the alarm system during the maintenance work.
To render a substance, such as a virus or enzyme, inactive or non-functional.
The vaccine works by inactivating the virus, preventing it from causing disease.
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