Associations to the word «Deactivation»

Wiktionary

DEACTIVATION, noun. The act of deactivating something, such as a bomb

Dictionary definition

DEACTIVATION, noun. Breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges).
DEACTIVATION, noun. The act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb).

Wise words

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