Inactivation vs. Deactivation

Inactivation vs. Deactivation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Inactivation and Deactivation

Inactivationnoun

The process of rendering something inactive.

Deactivationnoun

The act of deactivating something, such as a bomb.

Inactivationnoun

the process of rendering inactive;

the gene inactivation systemthermal inactivation of serum samples

Deactivationnoun

breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)

Inactivationnoun

breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)

Deactivationnoun

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

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