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Definition of: passivate
(pas′ə·vāt) v.t. ·vat·ed, ·vat·ing Chem.
To remove minute impurities from the surface of (stainless iron or steel) by submerging in a pickling solution, for the purpose of preventing rust. [<PASSIVE (def. 4) + -ATE1]
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