passivation (countable and uncountable, plural passivations)
(chemistry, materials science) The process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.
(chemistry) The spontaneous formation of a hard non-reactive surface film (usually an oxide or nitride) that inhibits further corrosion.
(control theory) Conversion of a non-passive dynamical system into a passive one.
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20 November 2024
(noun) an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
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