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passivity noun

  /pæˈsɪvɪti/
  • The state of being passive.
 passività

passive adjective

  /ˈpæs.ɪv/
  • Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
  • (grammar) Being in the passive voice.
  • (psychology) Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
 passivo

passively adverb

  /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/
  • In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.
 passivamente

passivation noun

  /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/ , /ˌpæsəˈvæɪʃən/
  • (chemistry, materials science) The process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.
 passivazione

passivate verb

  • (chemistry) to reduce the chemical reactivity of a surface by applying a coating
 passivare
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