transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈak-tə-ˌvāt ]
verb
( -vat·ed ; -vat·ing )
Date: 1626
transitive verb
: to make active or more active: as
a.
(1) : to make (as molecules) reactive or more reactive
(2) : to convert (as a provitamin) into a biologically active derivative
b. : to make (a substance) radioactive
c. : to treat (as carbon or alumina) so as to improve adsorptive properties
d.
(1) : to set up or formally institute (as a military unit) with the necessary personnel and equipment
(2) : to put (an individual or unit) on active duty
intransitive verb
: to become active
• ac·ti·va·tion ˌak-tə-ˈvā-shən noun
• ac·ti·va·tor ˈak-tə-ˌvā-tər noun