inhibitor
Произношение: [ɪnˈhɪbɪtər]
Контекст: «science»
(noun) an inhibitor is a substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction or process. It’s like a stop sign for a process that helps make sure things don’t happen too quickly.
Пример
The enzyme inhibitor helped slow down the reaction so it could be studied more carefully.
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Without the inhibitor, the reaction happened too fast to observe.
Пример
How does the inhibitor affect the speed of the chemical reaction?
Контекст: «medicine»
(noun) an inhibitor in medicine refers to a drug that blocks or reduces a specific function in the body. It’s like a blocker that prevents something from working fully, like how a key can block a door from opening.
Пример
The doctor prescribed an inhibitor that helps patients with high blood pressure.
Пример
The treatment didn’t include any inhibitors, so the symptoms didn't improve.
Пример
What type of inhibitor is most effective for this condition?
Контекст: «biology»
(noun) in biology, an inhibitor can refer to a molecule that reduces or stops a biological process, like a guard that makes sure certain actions do not happen when they shouldn’t.
Пример
The inhibitor acted on the cell, preventing it from dividing too quickly.
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Without any inhibitor, the cells multiplied uncontrollably.
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What role does the inhibitor play in the cell division process?