English edit

Etymology edit

deactivate +‎ -or

Pronunciation edit

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪtə(ɹ)/

Noun edit

deactivator (plural deactivators)

  1. Any device used to deactivate something.
  2. A chamber filled with iron filings or other material used to remove excess oxygen or other substances from water.