passivating

[US]/ˈpæsɪveɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈpæsɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.made passive or chemically treated to form a protective, less reactive surface layer (especially on metals)
v.present participle of passivate; causing to become passive or forming a protective oxide film to reduce corrosion/reactivity

Phrases & Collocations

passivating layer

passivating film

passivating coating

passivating process

passivating solution

Example Sentences

the catalyst is passivating the steel surface to prevent rust in humid air.

under these conditions, oxygen is passivating the metal and slowing down corrosion.

the technician noted that nitric acid is passivating the stainless steel after welding.

a thin oxide layer is passivating the aluminum and improving its durability.

the coating is passivating the exposed edges to reduce galvanic corrosion.

in seawater tests, chloride ions compete while the film is passivating the alloy surface.

the cleaner is passivating copper pipes before the system is put back into service.

during startup, the inhibitor is passivating the boiler tubes and limiting scale formation.

even a small voltage shift can stop the reaction by passivating the electrode surface.

the additive works by passivating active sites and extending the battery life.

heat treatment is passivating the component, producing a more stable surface finish.

the process is passivating the weld seam to meet the cleanliness standard.

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