suppresser

• Существительное, обозначающее человека или вещь, которая подавляет, например, ген, ингибирующий экспрессию другого гена, или электрическое устройство, подавляющее нежелательные токи.

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.

   Подавитель

   • 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.

   Синонимыcensoroppressorrepressorsilencerstiflersubduersuppressor

   Антонимыadvocatechampiondefenderfacilitatorliberatorpromoterprotectorsupporter

2. Suppressor geneC2formalscientific

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

   Ген-супрессор

   • 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.

   Синонимыsuppressorsuppressor gene

3. Electrical suppressorC1formaltechnical

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

   Подавитель электрических помех

   • 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.

   Синонимыsurge protectorsurge suppressor