Synonyms for activated

Synonyms for (adj) activated

Synonyms: activated

Definition: (military) set up and placed on active assignment

Usage: a newly activated unit

Similar words: active

Definition: engaged in full-time work

Usage: active duty; though past retirement age he is still active in his profession


Synonyms: activated

Definition: rendered active; e.g. rendered radioactive or luminescent or photosensitive or conductive

Similar words: active

Definition: exerting influence or producing a change or effect

Usage: an active ingredient


Synonyms: activated, excited

Definition: (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive

Similar words: reactive

Definition: participating readily in reactions

Usage: sodium is a reactive metal; free radicals are very reactive


Synonyms: activated

Definition: (of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition

Similar words: treated

Definition: subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

Usage: the sludge of treated sewage can be used as fertilizer; treated timbers resist rot; treated fabrics resist wrinkling


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