Inactivation

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Inactivation

Inactivation (/ɪnæktɪˈveɪʃən/) is a process in which a biological or chemical substance is made inactive or less active. This term is often used in the context of biology, chemistry, and medicine to describe the loss of a substance's ability to perform its normal function.

Etymology

The term "inactivation" is derived from the prefix "in-", meaning "not", and the word "activation", which refers to the process of making something active or operative. Thus, "inactivation" essentially means the process of making something not active or operative.

Related Terms

  • Activation: The process of making something active or operative.
  • Deactivation: The process of making something inactive or less active, often used interchangeably with inactivation.
  • Enzyme Inhibitor: A substance that binds to an enzyme and decreases its activity. Often used to inactivate enzymes in a controlled manner.
  • Heat Inactivation: A method used to inactivate certain substances, such as enzymes or viruses, by exposing them to high temperatures.
  • Virus Inactivation: The process of rendering a virus incapable of infecting a host organism, often through the use of heat, chemicals, or radiation.

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