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passivated

UK
/ˈpæs.ɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈpæs.ɪ.veɪ.tɪd/

Translations

passivatedadjective
UK
/ˈpæsɪveɪtɪd/
US
/ˈpæsɪveɪtɪd/
passivéSens technique : traité pour devenir moins réactif ou plus résistant à la corrosion.
The passivated metal surface was less prone to rusting in the harsh environment.
La surface métallique passivée était moins sujette à la rouille dans cet environnement hostile.
Synonyms
inert
inactive
neutralized
coated
protected
passivateverb

passivated

Past Simple

passivated
Past Simple
passivated
Past Participle
passivating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpæs.ɪ.veɪt/
US
/ˈpæs.ɪ.veɪt/
passiverSens technique : rendre une surface métallique moins réactive en la recouvrant d'une couche protectrice.
The engineers decided to passivate the metal surface to prevent corrosion.
Les ingénieurs ont décidé de passiver la surface métallique pour empêcher la corrosion.
passiverSens chimique : rendre une substance chimiquement inactive ou inerte.
The chemical process was used to passivate the catalyst, reducing its activity.
Le procédé chimique a été utilisé pour passiver le catalyseur, réduisant ainsi son activité.
Synonyms
neutralize
render inactive
deactivate
inactivate

Definitions

passivatedadjective
Having undergone a process to make it less reactive or more resistant to corrosion, often by forming a protective oxide layer.
The passivated metal surface was less prone to rusting in the harsh environment.
passivateverb
To make a material less reactive by coating it with a protective layer.
The engineers decided to passivate the metal surface to prevent corrosion.
To render a substance chemically inactive or inert.
The chemical process was used to passivate the catalyst, reducing its activity.
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