inactivation
noun/ɪnˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,441 most common English word
Meaning
The process of making something no longer active or effective.
Example sentence
Heat treatment causes inactivation of the enzyme, making it unable to catalyze reactions.
Synonyms & related words
- deactivation
- disabling
- neutralization
- suppression
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