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inactivating

UK
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/

Translations

inactivatingnoun
UK
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈæktɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun denoting the process of rendering something inactive.
inactivationBiologie, médecine.
Thermal inactivating of the virus was achieved at 56 °C.
L'inactivation thermique du virus a été obtenue à 56 °C.
Synonyms
quiescence
dormancy
immobilization
inhibition
suppression
neutralization
disablement
deactivation
inactivation
inactivatingadjective
more inactivating
Comp.
most inactivating
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈæktɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
The inactivating agent rendered the virus harmless.
L'agent inactivant a rendu le virus inoffensif.
Synonyms
deactivating
inerting
suppressive
neutralizing
inhibiting
inhibitory
disabling
inactivateverb

inactivating

Gerund

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
disable
suspend
neutralize
Antonyms
activate

Definitions

inactivatingnoun
The act or process of rendering something inactive.
Thermal inactivating of the virus was achieved at 56 °C.
inactivatingadjective
Causing something to become inactive or cease functioning.
The inactivating agent rendered the virus harmless.
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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