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inhibitor

UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtə/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɚ/

Translations

inhibitornoun
inhibitors
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UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtə/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɚ/
inhibiteurEn chimie et en biologie.
The scientist added an inhibitor to the solution to prevent the reaction from occurring too quickly.
Le scientifique a ajouté un inhibiteur à la solution pour empêcher la réaction de se produire trop rapidement.
inhibiteurAu sens figuré, pour une personne ou une chose qui freine.
Fear can be a powerful inhibitor of progress, preventing people from taking necessary risks.
La peur peut être un puissant inhibiteur du progrès, empêchant les gens de prendre les risques nécessaires.
Synonyms
suppressor
blocker
preventer
restrainer
deterrent
inhibitoradjective
UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtə/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an inhibitor.
inhibiteurSe place avant le nom.
Inhibitor levels were carefully monitored to ensure stable conditions.
Les niveaux inhibiteurs ont été soigneusement surveillés pour garantir des conditions stables.

Definitions

inhibitornoun
A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction or other processes.
The scientist added an inhibitor to the solution to prevent the reaction from occurring too quickly.
A person or thing that inhibits or restrains someone or something.
Fear can be a powerful inhibitor of progress, preventing people from taking necessary risks.
inhibitoradjective
Relating to, involving, or designating an inhibitor; used only before a noun.
Inhibitor levels were carefully monitored to ensure stable conditions.
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