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INACTIVATING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Inactivating.

Inactivating - as a verb

Release from military service or remove from the active list of military service

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demobilise15demobilize24

Make inactive

Example: "They deactivated the file"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deactivate16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
activate13

Example Sentences

"The inactivating enzyme was added to the reaction mixture."
"The drug shows inactivating properties on the target protein."
"The inactivating mutation rendered the gene non-functional."
"The inactivating effect of the treatment was observed in the laboratory."
"The inactivating mechanism of action of the compound is not fully understood."
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Word Game Points

Is INACTIVATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inactivating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INACTIVATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is INACTIVATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inactivating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INACTIVATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is INACTIVATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inactivating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INACTIVATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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