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61passive activity — UK US noun [C or U] ► a type of business in which it is possible to make money without being involved in an active way: »He makes most of his money from passive activities such as property rental …
62Active immunization — is the induction of immunity after exposure to an antigen. Antibodies are created by the recipient and may be stored permanently.Active immunization can occur naturally when a microbe or other antigen is received by a person who has not yet come… …
63active — (adj.) mid 14c., given to worldly activity (opposed to contemplative or monastic), from O.Fr. actif (12c.) or directly from L. activus, from actus (see ACT (Cf. act) (n.)). As capable of acting (opposed to passive), from late 14c. Meaning… …
64passive — [adj] lifeless, inactive acquiescent, apathetic, asleep, bearing, compliant, cool, docile, enduring, flat, forbearing, going through motions*, hands off*, idle, indifferent, inert, laid back*, latent, long suffering, moony, motionless,… …
65passive immunity — n. 1. immunity (to a disease) acquired by the injection of antibodies from an animal or person who has acquired active immunity 2. temporary immunity acquired by a child from antibodies transferred from the mother, either while the child is in… …
66Active matrix addressing — is an addressing scheme used in video displays. Given a m times; n matrix, the number of connectors needed to address the display is m + n .Each pixel is attached to a switch device, which actively maintains the pixel state while other pixels are …
67Active EMI reduction — refers to techniques such as spread spectrum clocking to reduce the effects of electromagnetic interference or EMI. It contrasts with passive techniques such as capacitors or shielding …
68active negligence — n. Negligence that occurs through some positive act as opposed to passive inaction. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008 …
69active — ► ADJECTIVE 1) moving or tending to move about vigorously or frequently. 2) (of a person s mind) alert and lively. 3) participating in a particular sphere or activity. 4) working; operative. 5) (of an electric circuit) capable of automatic change …
70active immunity — n. immunity (to a disease) due to the production of antibodies by the body: see PASSIVE IMMUNITY …
