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Inactivation vs. Deactivation — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Inactivation and Deactivation

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Inactivation

To render inactive.

Deactivation

To render inactive or ineffective.

Inactivation

The process of rendering something inactive.

Deactivation

To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent).

Inactivation

The act or process of inactivating.

Deactivation

To remove from active military status.
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Inactivation

The process of rendering inactive;
The gene inactivation system
Thermal inactivation of serum samples

Deactivation

The act of deactivating something, such as a bomb or alarm.

Inactivation

Breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)

Deactivation

The act or process of deactivating.

Deactivation

Breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)

Deactivation

The act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
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