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activator

UK
/ˈæktɪveɪtə/
US
/ˈæktɪˌveɪtər/

Translations

activatornoun
activators
pl
UK
/ˈæktɪveɪtə/
US
/ˈæktɪˌveɪtər/
The enzyme acts as an activator in the chemical reaction.
Фермент действует как активатор в химической реакции.
Additional translations
инициатор
стимулятор
Synonyms
catalyst
stimulator
initiator
trigger
promoter
activatoradjective
UK
/ˈæktɪveɪtə/
US
/ˈæktɪveɪtər/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., activator solution).

Definitions

activatornoun
A substance that increases the activity of an enzyme or a biochemical reaction.
The scientist added an activator to the solution to speed up the reaction.
A device or mechanism that initiates or triggers a process or action.
The remote control acts as an activator for the garage door.
A person or thing that activates or stimulates something.
The coach was an activator for the team's renewed energy and focus.
activatoradjective
Serving to activate or designed to cause activation.
The dentist applied an activator gel to the tooth surface.
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