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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

inactivation

/ɪnæk.tɪˈveɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does inactivation mean?

noun

The act or process of making something inactive or inoperative. The state of being inactive or inoperative.

Example

"The inactivation of the enzyme was necessary to prevent further reaction."

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