Passivation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Passivation is a noun meaning (chemistry) The spontaneous formation of a hard non-reactive surface film (usually an oxide or nitride) that inhibits further corrosion.
Meaning
(chemistry) The spontaneous formation of a hard non-reactive surface film (usually an oxide or nitride) that inhibits further corrosion.
More Meanings
- (control theory) Conversion of a non-passive dynamical system into a passive one.
- (chemistry, materials science) The process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.
Word Forms
- passivations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include passivator, transpassivation, dephosphorization, fixation, olation, dephosphorisation.
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