suppresser

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou coisa que suprime ou inibe, como um gene que impede a expressão de outro gene, um dispositivo que elimina sinais ou correntes indesejadas, ou alguém que reprime opiniões, emoções ou informações.

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.

   Supressor

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscensoroppressorrepressorsilencerstiflersubduersuppressor

   Antônimosadvocatechampiondefenderfacilitatorliberatorpromoterprotectorsupporter

2. Suppressor geneC2formalscientific

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

   Gene supressor

   • 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.

   Sinônimossuppressorsuppressor gene

3. Electrical suppressorC1formaltechnical

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

   Supressor elétrico

   • 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.

   Sinônimossurge protectorsurge suppressor