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actuate Verb [-ating, -ated] 1. to start up a mechanical device 2. to motivate someone [Medieval Latin actuare] To operate a mine-firing mechanism by an influence or a series of influences in such a way that all the requirements of the mechanism for firing, or for registering a target count, are met. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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This can range from counting boxes coming through an
assembly line to counting actuations on a life cycling machine. Each XOPENEX HFA canister provides 200 actuations (or
inhalations).
-- Completely eliminate the possibility of accidental repetitive actuations -- a common phenomenon experienced when a button is pressed once and two circuit closures happen -- and teasing, which happens when users press a button, but the switch does not activate. |
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