suppressor

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose qui supprime, par exemple un gène qui inhibe l'expression d'un autre gène, ou un dispositif électrique qui bloque les courants indésirables.

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 blocks unwanted currents.

1. Person who suppressesC1formal

   A person who puts an end to something by force, or who prevents something from being known or expressed.

   Personne qui réprime

   • The regime acted as a suppressor of free speech.
   • He was known as a suppressor of dissent within the organization.
   • History remembers her not as a leader, but as a suppressor of innovation.

   Synonymescensoroppressorrepressorsilencersubduer

2. Suppressor geneC2formalscientific

   A gene that can prevent the expression of another, typically mutant, gene, thereby masking its effect.

   gène suppresseur

   • The suppressor gene prevented the cancer from developing.
   • Researchers identified a new suppressor that inhibits the mutant gene's activity.
   • Mutations in suppressor genes can lead to uncontrolled cell growth.

   Synonymessuppressersuppresser genesuppressor gene

3. Electrical suppressorC1formaltechnical

   An electrical device designed to reduce or eliminate unwanted electrical noise or surges in a circuit.

   Suppresseur électrique

   • The technician installed a suppressor to reduce interference in the radio signal.
   • A surge suppressor protects your computer from voltage spikes.
   • The suppressor in the circuit board filters out high-frequency noise.

   Synonymessurge protectorsurge suppressor