passivation
Pronunciation: /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/
The English word “passivation” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- The process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.
- The spontaneous formation of a hard non-reactive surface film (usually an oxide or nitride) that inhibits further corrosion.
- Conversion of a non-passive dynamical system into a passive one.
Etymology
From passive + -ation.
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