Passivation

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.NounThe process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.

2.NounThe spontaneous formation of a hard non-reactive surface film (usually an oxide or nitride) that inhibits further corrosion.

3.NounConversion of a non-passive dynamical system into a passive one.

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