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passivate

  (păs'ə-vāt') pronunciation

v., -vat·ed, -vat·ing, -vates.

v.tr.
  1. To treat or coat (a metal) in order to reduce the chemical reactivity of its surface.
  2. To coat (a semiconductor, for example) with an oxide layer to protect against contamination and increase electrical stability.
passivation pas'si·va'tion n.
passivator pas'si·va·tor n.
 
 
Architecture: passivation

Treatment of a metal surface which leaves a protective coating, rendering the surface less reactive chemically.

 
 

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