inhibitor (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *inhibitor*:
NOUN	substance	inhibitor	a substance that retards or stops an activity

inhibitor > pronunciation
Sounds	ihnhhih'bahter
Rhymes	abductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter...

English > *inhibitor*: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
Meaning	A substance that retards or stops an activity.
Narrower	angiotensin II inhibitor	An agent that retards or restrains the action of angiotensin II
	anticatalyst	(chemistry) a substance that retards a chemical reaction or diminishes the activity of a catalyst
	antioxidant	Substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
	moderator	Any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
Broader	substance	A particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
Opposite	activator	(biology) any agency bringing about activation
Spanish	bloqueante, inhibidor
Catalan	inhibidor
Verbs	inhibit	limit the range or extent of
Verbs	inhibit	limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

HyperDic: inhibitor