inhibitor

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

ruВещество, замедляющее или останавливающее химическую реакцию или биологический процесс.esSustancia que retarda o detiene una reacción química o un proceso biológico. También se refiere a cualquier agente que impide o reduce la actividad de una enzima, receptor u otro mecanismo.frSubstance qui ralentit ou arrête une réaction chimique ou un processus biologique.deStoff, der eine chemische Reaktion oder einen biologischen Prozess verlangsamt oder stoppt.ptSubstância que retarda ou impede uma reação química ou um processo biológico.zh一种能减缓或阻止化学反应或生物过程的物质。arمادة تُبطئ أو توقف تفاعلًا كيميائيًا أو عملية حيوية.

1. Substance that slows or stops a process C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruВещество, замедляющее или останавливающее процессesinhibidorfrinhibiteurdeHemmstoffptSubstância que retarda ou interrompe um processozh抑制剂arمادة تبطئ أو توقف عملية

   Синонимы: blockerpreventiverepressorretardantsuppressant

   Антонимы: acceleratoractivatorcatalystpromoter

2. Device or factor that restricts activity C1 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruИнгибиторesinhibidorfrinhibiteurdeHemmstoffptInibidorzh抑制剂arمُثَبِّط

   Синонимы: brakecheckcurbdeterrenthindrancelimiterrestrainersuppressor

   Антонимы: activatorcatalystpromoterstimulant

• inhibitors plural form
• inhibitors' possessive plural form
• inhibitor's possessive singular form