deactivator
[/diːˈæktɪveɪtər/]
nounpl: deactivators
desativador
1. A person or thing that deactivates, disables, or turns off something
The security system deactivator successfully disabled the alarm without triggering it.
O desativador do sistema de segurança desabilitou com sucesso o alarme sem acioná-lo.
2. In chemistry, a substance that reduces or inhibits the activity of another substance
The deactivator was added to prevent unwanted chemical reactions during the process.
O desativador foi adicionado para prevenir reações químicas indesejadas durante o processo.
3. In technology, software or hardware designed to disable features or systems
The deactivator tool allows administrators to disable user accounts quickly.
A ferramenta desativadora permite que os administradores desabilitem contas de usuários rapidamente.
The term 'deactivator' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and administrative contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly found in IT departments, security systems, and chemical laboratories. The word reflects the modern technological vocabulary shared between English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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