bloqueante

Definitions of bloqueante
  1. noun
    a substance that retards or stops an activity
    synonyms: inhibidor
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    activador
    (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription
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    antioxidante
    substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
    anticatalizador
    (chemistry) a substance that retards a chemical reaction or diminishes the activity of a catalyst
    selenio
    a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
    tocoferol, vitamina e
    a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
    ácido ascórbico
    a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
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