passivation

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Pronunciation

/ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/

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/ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/ · /ˌpæsəˈvæɪʃən/

Definition of passivation

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.
(countable, uncountable)The spontaneous formation of a hard non-reactive surface film (usually an oxide or nitride) that inhibits further corrosion.
(countable, uncountable)Conversion of a non-passive dynamical system into a passive one.

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From passive + -ation.

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