suppresser

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o cosa que suprime o reprime algo, como un gen que inhibe la expresión de otro gen, o un dispositivo eléctrico que elimina o reduce corrientes no deseadas.

A noun referring to a person or thing that suppresses, such as a gene that inhibits the expression of another gene, or an electrical device that dampens unwanted currents.

1. Person who suppressesC1formal

   A person who forcibly puts an end to something or prevents it from being known or expressed.

   persona que reprime

   • The regime was known as a ruthless suppressor of dissent.
   • He acted as a suppressor of any opposing views in the meeting.
   • History remembers him as a suppressor of free speech.

   Sinónimoscensoroppressorrepressorsilencerstiflersubduersuppressor

   Antónimosadvocatechampiondefenderfacilitatorliberatorpromoterprotectorsupporter

2. Suppressor geneC2formalscientific

   A gene that can prevent the phenotypic expression of another gene, especially a mutant gene.

   gen supresor

   • The suppressor gene prevented the mutation from causing disease.
   • Researchers identified a new suppressor in the genetic sequence.
   • This suppressor effectively masks the expression of the defective allele.

   Sinónimossuppressorsuppressor gene

3. Electrical suppressorC1formaltechnical

   An electrical device designed to suppress unwanted currents, such as noise or surges.

   Supresor eléctrico

   • The technician installed a suppressor to reduce electrical interference.
   • A surge suppressor protects the computer from voltage spikes.
   • This suppressor filters out high-frequency noise from the circuit.

   Sinónimossurge protectorsurge suppressor