inhibitor
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/ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/
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/ɪnˈhɪbɪtə(r)/
noun
R
A substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction from happening.
The scientist added an inhibitor to the mixture to slow down the reaction.
R
Something that stops a gene from having its usual effect.
This particular inhibitor prevents the gene from activating under certain conditions.
translation
A substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction from happening.; Something that stops a gene from having its usual effect.
Word Forms
Plural
inhibitors