I. ˈpasəˌvāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: passive (I) + -ate
: to make passive or inactive
• pas·si·va·tion ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈvāshən noun -s
II. transitive verb
: to protect (as a solid-state device) against contamination by coating or surface treatment
• passivation noun