activate vs exhaust

activate

verb
  • To aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter. 

  • To organize or create a military unit or station. 

  • To bring a player back after an injury. 

  • To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable. 

  • To render a substance radioactive. 

  • To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating. 

  • To render more reactive; excite. 

  • To remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock. 

  • To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function. 

  • To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate. 

exhaust

verb
  • To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives 

  • To empty by drawing or letting out the contents 

  • To bring out or develop completely 

  • To discuss thoroughly or completely 

  • To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely (:liquid) 

  • to tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy 

  • To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end 

noun
  • An exhaust pipe, especially on a motor vehicle. 

  • A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system. 

  • The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there. 

  • The dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose. 

  • exhaust gas. 

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