inhibitor

noun
UK: /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.tər/
US: /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/

  1. A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction.

    1. This inhibitor stops the reaction from happening too quickly.
    2. The enzyme inhibitor binds to the enzyme, preventing it from performing its function.

  2. Something that slows down or prevents a process, activity, or tendency.

    1. Fear can be a major inhibitor to personal growth.
    2. High taxes act as an inhibitor to economic development and investment.

Synonyms

suppressor deterrent restraint
inhibitor transitive-verb

  1. To slow down or prevent a process or action.

    1. The drug can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
    2. Lack of funding may inhibit the progress of the research project significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inhibitor" in English means: A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction., Something that slows down or prevents a process, activity, or tendency..

The phonetic transcription of "inhibitor" is /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.tər/ in British English and /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inhibitor": suppressor, deterrent, restraint.

Example usage of "inhibitor": "This inhibitor stops the reaction from happening too quickly.". More examples on the page.