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inhibitor

UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtə/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɚ/

Translations

inhibitornoun
inhibitors
pl
UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtə/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɚ/
The scientist added an inhibitor to the reaction to slow it down.
Учёный добавил ингибитор в реакцию, чтобы замедлить её.
Synonyms
suppressor
blocker
preventer
restrainer
deterrent
inhibitoradjective
UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtə/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an inhibitor.

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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