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*Date: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Century 1626]
==Definitions==
:transitive verb
*1. to make [[Action|active]] or more active:
:(1) : to make (as [[molecules]]) reactive or more reactive
:(2) : to convert (as a provitamin) into a [[biologically]] active derivative
::b : to make (a substance) radioactive
::c : to treat (as carbon or alumina) so as to improve adsorptive properties
::d (1) : to set up or [[formally]] institute (as a military unit) with the [[necessary]] personnel and equipment
::(2) : to put (an [[individual]] or unit) on active [[duty]]
:intransitive verb
1. to become active
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