Then follow this formula from Melton: 1  One to two hours before your workout, drink 15 to 20 ounces of water. 2  15 minutes before you begin, drink between 8 and 10 ounces of water. 3  During your workout, drink another 8 ounces every 15 minutes.
deÂ·acÂ·tiÂ·vate. tr.v. deÂ·acÂ·tiÂ·vatÂ·ed, deÂ·acÂ·tiÂ·vatÂ·ing, deÂ·acÂ·tiÂ·vates. 1. To render inactive or ineffective. 2. To inhibit, block, or disrupt the action of (an enzyme or other biological agent). 3. To remove from active military status.
As a technique, passivation is the use of a light coat of a protective material, such as metal oxide, to create a shell against corrosion. Passivation can occur only in certain conditions, and is used in microelectronics to enhance silicon. The technique of passivation strengthens and preserves the appearance of metallics.