1. plural of deactivator; substances or agents that reduce or remove the activity of something, such as a chemical compound, enzyme, or system
Usage: commonly used in chemistry, biology, and industrial contexts
2. devices or mechanisms designed to turn off or disable equipment, alarms, or security systems
Usage: technical usage

Examples

• The laboratory used metal ion deactivators to prevent unwanted chemical reactions.
• Deactivators in the water treatment system help remove harmful contaminants.
• The security team installed deactivators to safely disable the alarm system during maintenance.
• Enzyme deactivators are essential in food preservation to extend shelf life.
• Chemical deactivators were applied to neutralize the radioactive material.
• The deactivators reduced the enzyme's catalytic activity by 80 percent.