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deactivator Antonyms

Opposite of deactivator

Because the opposite of deactivator shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A device, system, or mechanism used to disable or turn off an electronic circuit, security tag, or piece of equipment.

Usage Example

"The cashier passed the book over the magnetic activator at the checkout counter so it would not trigger the store alarm."

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activator
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actuator

• noun (Context 2)

A chemical substance, functional group, or biological agent that inhibits, neutralizes, or reduces the reactivity of another substance or catalyst.

Usage Example

"A trace amount of metal activator was blended into the aviation fuel to improve its thermal stability during storage."

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activator
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catalyst
promoter

Similar words to deactivator

Words similar to deactivator shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inactivator
inhibitor
suppressor
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