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immobilization

Immobilization (noun) means the act or process of preventing a thing from moving.

noun
1
The act or process of preventing a thing from moving.
2
The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.
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Etymology

From French immobilisation or im- + mobilization or immobilize + -ation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of immobilization?

"immobilization" (noun) means the act or process of preventing a thing from moving.

What are the different meanings of immobilization?

"immobilization" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act or process of preventing a thing from moving; 2. The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.

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