activation 1
noundomain: natural proc.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
Hypernym
stimulation 3
noun
(physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)
EnglishAntonym
inactivation 1
noun
the process of rendering inactive
Derivationally related form
activate 5
verb
make (substances) radioactive
activate 4
verb
aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter
activate 3
verb
make more adsorptive
activate 1
verb
put in motion or move to act
Hyponym
indweller 1
noun
activation by an inner spirit or force or principle
