Inactivation vs. Deactivation — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Inactivation and Deactivation
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Definitions
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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