deactivation

deactivation
noun
1. breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
Syn: ↑inactivation
Derivationally related forms: ↑inactivate (for: ↑inactivation), ↑deactivate
Hypernyms:
2. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
Syn: ↑defusing
Ant: ↑activation
Derivationally related forms: ↑defuse (for: ↑defusing), ↑deactivate
Hypernyms: ↑termination, ↑ending, ↑conclusion

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noun

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deactivaˈtion noun
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Main Entry:deactivate

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