inducer

UK
/ɪnˈdjuːsə/
US
/ɪnˈduːsɚ/

Translations

inducernoun
inducers
pl
UK
/ɪnˈdjuːsə/
US
/ɪnˈduːsɚ/
The scientist used an inducer to initiate the chemical reaction.
Учёный использовал индуктор для инициирования химической реакции.
The inducer of the disease was identified as a new strain of bacteria.
Возбудитель болезни был идентифицирован как новый штамм бактерий.
induceradjective
more inducer
Comp.
most inducer
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈdjuːsə/
US
/ɪnˈduːsər/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "inducer fan", to denote something that induces or initiates a process.

Definitions

inducernoun
A person or thing that induces or causes something to happen.
The new policy acted as an inducer for increased productivity among employees.
In biochemistry, a substance that initiates or enhances the expression of a gene.
The presence of lactose acts as an inducer for the lac operon in bacteria.
Engineering: a fan, blower, or similar device that creates draft or airflow, especially for removing combustion gases or drawing in air for combustion.
The furnace's inducer had failed, so the system shut down for safety.
induceradjective
Attributive: relating to or serving as an inducer; causing or initiating a process or reaction.
The technician traced the fault to an inducer fan motor.