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Activator

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

One who, or that which, activates..

Definitions by Sense

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

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Synonyms for activator

Antonyms for activator

inhibitor

Related Words

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What does activator mean?

Activator means One who, or that which, activates..

What is a synonym for activator?

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What is the opposite of activator?

Possible antonyms include inhibitor.

How do you use activator in a sentence?

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