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inactivated

UK
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪd/
US
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪd/

Translations

inactivatedadjective
more inactivated
Comp.
most inactivated
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪd/
US
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪd/
The inactivated virus was used in the vaccine to ensure it was safe for use.
Le virus inactivé a été utilisé dans le vaccin pour garantir qu’il était sans danger.
Additional translations
désactivéS’emploie surtout dans le sens général de « rendu inactif », notamment pour des dispositifs, systèmes ou fonctions.
Synonyms
deactivated
disabled
dormant
inactive
unresponsive
Antonyms
activated
inactivateverb

inactivated

Past Simple

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
render inactive
neutralize
suspend
disable
Antonyms
activate

Definitions

inactivatedadjective
Having been made inactive or not active.
The inactivated virus was used in the vaccine to ensure it was safe for use.
Biology, Medicine: (of a virus, vaccine, or other pathogen) killed or rendered non-infectious while retaining the ability to stimulate an immune response.
The polio shot contains an inactivated virus that cannot cause disease.
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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