activation

//ˌæk.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən//
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Noun

activationSingular
activationsPlural
1

The process or act of making something active or operative.

The activation of the new security system will take place tomorrow.

2

The state of being activated or set into motion.

The system is now in activation and ready for use.

3

In chemistry or biology, the process by which a molecule, enzyme, or cell becomes functionally active.

The activation of the enzyme triggers the chemical reaction.