adjective
- treated with a chemical process to make a metal surface resistant to corrosion or oxidation
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The passivated steel surface showed no signs of rust after months of exposure.
- Engineers used passivated aluminum components in the aircraft design.
- The passivated coating prevented corrosion in the harsh marine environment.
- Laboratory equipment often uses passivated stainless steel for durability.
- The passivated metal maintained its protective layer under extreme conditions.