deactivator
|de-ac-ti-va-tor|
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/diˈæktɪˌveɪtər/
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/diˈæktɪˌveɪtə/
(deactivate)
make inactive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deactivator' originates from the English word 'deactivate,' which is derived from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' and the root 'activate' meaning 'to make active.'
Historical Evolution
'deactivate' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'activate' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reverse activation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or device that renders something inactive or ineffective.
The deactivator was used to neutralize the chemical reaction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45