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

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

The state of being passive. / Submissiveness. / A lack of initiative.

The quality or principle of being passive.

plural of passivism

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of passivate

simple past tense and past participle of passivate

present participle of passivate

plural of passive voice

(psychology) Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.