Inhibitor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inhibitor is a noun meaning One who, or that which, inhibits.
Meaning
One who, or that which, inhibits.
More Meanings
- (chemistry) Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific chemical reaction.
- (biology) Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific biological process.
Example Sentences
I found daily meditation to be a useful inhibitor of negative thoughts.
The class of antidepressants most commonly associated with sexual dysfunction is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which treat depression by ultimately increasing levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. […] A common solution is switching to bupropion, which is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, or NDRI.
Word Forms
- inhibitors
Antonyms for inhibitor
Common opposites include activator.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inhibitory, inhibition, inhibit, obstacle, restraint, stabilizer.
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