inhibitor

• Substance qui ralentit ou arrête une réaction chimique ou un processus biologique.

A substance that slows down or halts a chemical reaction or biological process.

1. Substance that slows or stops a processC1formalscientific

   A substance that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction or biological process.

   inhibiteur

   • The enzyme inhibitor prevented the reaction from occurring.
   • Corrosion inhibitors are added to metal coatings to prevent rust.
   • The drug acts as an inhibitor of viral replication.

   Synonymesblockerpreventiverepressorretardantsuppressant

   Antonymesacceleratoractivatorcatalystpromoter

2. Device or factor that restricts activityC1formaltechnical

   Something that limits, restrains, or prevents a particular action or process.

   inhibiteur

   • The safety inhibitor on the machine prevents accidental startup.
   • Economic inhibitors can slow down market growth.
   • A psychological inhibitor may prevent someone from taking risks.

   Synonymesbrakecheckcurbdeterrenthindrancelimiterrestrainersuppressor

   Antonymesactivatorcatalystpromoterstimulant