inhibitor
or in·hib·it·er
a person or thing that inhibits.
Chemistry. a substance that decreases the rate of or stops completely a chemical reaction.
any impurity in a mineral that prevents luminescence.: Compare activator (def. 3).
Rocketry. an inert antioxidant used with solid propellants to inhibit burning on certain surfaces.
Origin of inhibitor
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British Dictionary definitions for inhibitor
/ (ɪnˈhɪbɪtə) /
Also called: inhibiter a person or thing that inhibits
Also called: anticatalyst a substance that retards or stops a chemical reaction: Compare catalyst
biochem
a substance that inhibits the action of an enzyme
a substance that inhibits a metabolic or physiological process: a plant growth inhibitor
any impurity in a solid that prevents luminescence
an inert substance added to some rocket fuels to inhibit ignition on certain surfaces
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