inactivation

American  

[in-ak-tuhv-ay-shuhn] / ɪnˌæk təvˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

inactivations

1. the act of inactivating something, or making it inactive.

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Example Sentences

Plasma in particular goes through a process called pathogen inactivation, which filters out viruses and bacteria, significantly reduces the risk of an infection being passed on to a patient.

From BBC

This whole-virus inactivation method, mostly using other chemicals, was the standard way to make flu vaccines into the 1970s, when it was modified, partly because whole-virus vaccines caused high fevers or even seizures in children.

From Salon

The other chromosome rolls up into a mostly inert ball—a phenomenon called X inactivation.

From Science Magazine

While determining the exact chemical mechanisms responsible for viral inactivation will require further study, they say these findings point to wood as a promising potential candidate for sustainable, natural antiviral materials.

From Science Daily

With more development, the scientists think it's possible to improve the gene-delivery efficiency of their AAVs to the central nervous system, decrease their accumulation in the liver, and avoid inactivation by antibodies in some patients.

From Science Daily