Activated (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Rendered active; e.g. rendered radioactive or luminescent or photosensitive or conductive.

Classification

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Meaning ²

(of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition.

Classification

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Meaning ³

(of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive.

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Examples

• The chemist carefully handled the activated enzyme, taking care not to expose it to incompatible substances.
• The reaction required an activated catalyst to facilitate the conversion of the substrate into the product.
• The researcher discovered that the molecule was activated when exposed to UV light, allowing it to bond with other molecules.
• Prolonged exposure to oxygen had activated the surface of the metal, making it more susceptible to corrosion.
• The scientists used a special process to activate the compound, increasing its reactivity and enabling it to participate in the desired chemical reaction.

Synonyms

• Excited

Meaning ⁴

(military) set up and placed on active assignment; "a newly activated unit".

Classification

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