Meaning Of The Word Passivate

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What's The Definition Of Passivate?

passivate in American English
to treat (a metal) so as to form a protective coating on its surface and reduce its chemical activity
transitive verb: to treat (a metal) to render the surface less reactive chemically

passivate in British English
verb: to render (a metal) less susceptible to corrosion by coating the surface with a substance, such as an oxide

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