English noun: inactivation | |||
1. | inactivation (process) the process of rendering inactive | ||
Samples | The gene inactivation system. Thermal inactivation of serum samples. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | action, activity, natural action, natural process | ||
Antonyms | activation | ||
2. | inactivation (act) breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) | ||
Synonyms | deactivation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking | ||
Domain category | armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine | ||