verb
- to make a metal surface chemically inactive or resistant to corrosion by forming a protective coating
Usage: chemistry; metallurgy
Examples
- The engineers decided to passivate the steel components to prevent rust.
- Stainless steel naturally passivates when exposed to oxygen.
- The manufacturer will passivate all metal parts before assembly.
- Chromium helps passivate the surface of stainless steel alloys.
- They used acid treatment to passivate the aluminum framework.
- The passivated coating extends the lifespan of the metal structure.