Activator

Quick meaning: Activator is a noun meaning One who, or that which, activates.

Meaning

One who, or that which, activates.

More Meanings

1. (physical chemistry) Something that activates a catalyst
2. (biology) Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.
3. (biology) A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.
4. A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.
5. (mining) An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
6. (chiropractic) A hand-held device that delivers a controlled fast thrust to a joint, muscle, etc., to help stimulate nervous system activity.

Word Forms

• activators
• activater

Antonyms for activator

Common opposites include inhibitor.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enabler, stressor, trigger, initiator, spark, promoter.

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