inhibitors
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈhɪbɪtərz]
Word
Context: “science”
(noun) substances that slow down or stop chemical reactions or biological processes. Think of them like a traffic light that makes things slow down or even stop.
Example
The scientist added inhibitors to the experiment to control the speed of the reaction.
Example
Without inhibitors, the reaction would have happened too quickly to study properly.
Example
What types of inhibitors can be used to slow down the chemical reaction?
Context: “medicine”
(noun) drugs that block certain processes in the body. Imagine them like a gate that keeps out or prevents something from happening, like stopping a bad thing from growing.
Example
He was prescribed inhibitors to help control his high blood pressure.
Example
The inhibitors did not work as expected, and his blood pressure remained high.
Example
How do inhibitors help in treating diseases?
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