What does passivation mean?
noun
The process of making a metal surface resistant to corrosion by forming a thin layer of oxide on its surface, or the state of being in this condition. In psychology, the process of suppressing or hiding one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
"The engineer used a chemical solution to passivate the metal surface, making it resistant to rust."
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