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Vocabulary Entry
inactivation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of making something inactive or unavailable.
Example Sentences
"The inactivation of the virus was crucial for developing the vaccine."
"Inactivation of the enzyme stopped the chemical reaction."
"Researchers study the inactivation of proteins to understand cellular processes."
V
verb
To make something inactive or to render it ineffective.
Example Sentences
"The scientist inactivated the harmful bacteria in the experiment."
"We need to inactivate the old software to prevent security vulnerabilities."
"Inactivating the gene can lead to important discoveries in genetics."