ClimateAugust 12, 2026

passivated

PASS-uh-vay-ted

Definition

Rendered inactive or chemically non-reactive to prevent accidental ignition or explosion.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'passivus' meaning 'capable of suffering' or 'passive', the term transitioned into chemistry and engineering to describe making a surface or system inert or non-reactive.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the procedure of disabling the LVM3 M5 upper stage by depleting its residual propellants to ensure it does not explode upon atmospheric re-entry.

Atmospheric Re-Entry Of LVM3 M5 Upper Stage On July 30

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