deactivation
Americannoun
plural
deactivationsExample Sentences
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A team led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has found a way to thwart deactivation.
From Science Daily
Researchers also identified, studied and overcame the primary challenge, a deactivation caused by chemical buildup, that had been an obstacle for the other battery formulation.
From Science Daily
In contrast, the team discovered that deactivation is a one-step process: Levels of charged chemicals simply drop uniformly across the transistor, quickly interrupting the flow of current.
From Science Daily
She said, “planning for deactivation is currently ongoing” for the prison that houses 605 inmates.
From Los Angeles Times
"We are particularly concerned that Mr Manjang was not made aware that his account was in the process of deactivation, nor provided any clear and effective route to challenge the technology," she said.
From BBC
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