aktivierungsfähig

aktivierungsfähig is a German adjective that translates to "activatable" or "capable of activation" in English. It describes a state or property where something has the potential to be brought into an active or functional state. This term is often used in technical and scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry, physics, and engineering.

In chemistry, a substance might be described as aktivierungsfähig if it requires a certain amount of energy, known as activation energy, to initiate a reaction. This means the substance is stable in its current state but can undergo transformation if provided with the necessary energy input, such as heat or light.

In a broader sense, the term can refer to any system, process, or component that can be switched on, initiated, or made operational. For example, a feature in software might be described as aktivierungsfähig if it is present but needs to be explicitly enabled by the user. Similarly, a biological cell might be aktivierungsfähig if it possesses the inherent capacity to respond to a specific stimulus and begin a particular biological process. The concept implies a latent potential that can be realized through a triggering event or condition.