overactivate

ac·ti·vate

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Definitions of overactivate word

verb with object overactivate to make active; cause to function or act. 1
verb with object overactivate Physics. to render more reactive; excite: to activate a molecule. to induce radioactivity. 1
verb with object overactivate to aerate (sewage) in order to accelerate decomposition of impure organic matter by microorganisms. 1
verb with object overactivate Chemistry. to make (carbon, a catalyst, molecules, etc.) more active. to hasten (reactions) by various means, as heating. 1
verb with object overactivate to place (a military unit or station) on an active status in an assigned capacity. 1

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30; active + -ate1

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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