inactivation

Noun
  1. The process of rendering inactive (synset 113517974)
    "the gene inactivation system"; "thermal inactivation of serum samples"
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  2. Breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) (synset 100234662)
    referred to in: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation
    is a type of: discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking - the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
    same as: deactivation

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