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v. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
v. cause to be unable to move
v. to hold fast or prevent from moving
v. make defenseless
v. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
v. convert (assets) into fixed capital
Word Usage
"'immobilise' - the nanoparticles onto suitable materials such as steel or polymer sheets, which in turn can be easily dipped in and out ofwater tanks to work as catalysts or adsorbents."