Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In physics, in a state or condition of acquired radioactivity; ionized.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Sewage treatment) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition; -- of sewage.
- adjective (Physics) made reactive or more reactive; -- of e.g. a molecule.
- adjective rendered active; -- as e.g. radioactive or luminescent or photosensitive or conductive.
- adjective (Military) set up and placed on active assignment.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
activate .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive
- adjective (military) set up and placed on active assignment
- adjective (of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition
- adjective rendered active; e.g. rendered radioactive or luminescent or photosensitive or conductive
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Examples
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Dividing immune cells are called "activated B cells," which proliferate into distinct populations.
James A. Shapiro: Purposeful, Targeted Genetic Engineering in Immune System Evolution James A. Shapiro 2012
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Dividing immune cells are called "activated B cells," which proliferate into distinct populations.
James A. Shapiro: Purposeful, Targeted Genetic Engineering in Immune System Evolution James A. Shapiro 2012
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RHP Brian Bass was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 25-man roster for RHP Ross Ohlendorf (back spasms) to be activated from the disabled list.
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Further confusing matters, Portis took a backseat to Ryan Torain, who was activated from the practice squad Friday and hadn't appeared in a game since 2008.
Clinton Portis has busy first half, quiet second half as the Washington Redskins fall to the St. Louis Rams, 30-16 Rick Maese 2010
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Jackson was activated from the disabled list Saturday and had played five consecutive days, counting three rehab appearances at Class AAA Reno.
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Ryan Torain, Washington's new starter, recently acquired backup Chad Simpson and rookie Keiland Williams, if he is activated from the practice squad, must at least perform adequately in picking up Packers 'blitzers.
Packers' blitz will be a challenge for Torain and company Jason Reid 2010
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Jackson was activated from the disabled list Saturday and had played five consecutive days, counting three rehab appearances at Class AAA Reno.
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And make sure that he installs a little something that can an crash a system when activated from the footpath.
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Running back Ryan Torain, activated from the practice squad just one day earlier, had his first carry since 2008 -- and he made the most of it.
Redskins draw to within 14-13 Barry Svrluga 2010
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Though Portis will begin this weekend's game in the backfield, he'll likely have to share carries with Ryan Torain, who was recently activated from the practice squad.
Clinton Portis says he expects to start for Redskins, but he's unsure of role Rick Maese 2010
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