activation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
  2. noun the activity of causing to have energy and be active
  3. noun making active and effective (as a bomb)

Etymology

From active or activate + -ation

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