Definition of "inactivates" [inactivates]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of inactivate. (verb)

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• "Aspirin is particularly effective because it irreversibly inactivates COX."
• "The carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke inactivates vitamin B6."
• "Also, unusually nervous lab mice were calmed by an experimental chemical that inactivates the same molecule."