inhibitor
Definitions of inhibitor
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a substance that retards or stops an activitysynonyms: remmertypes:antioxidans, antioxydanssubstance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxidesmoderatorany substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactorsSe, seleen, seleniuma 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)ascorbinezuura vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
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