inhibitors

[US]/[ˈɪn.hɪ.bɪ.təz]/
[UK]/[ˈɪn.hɪ.bɪ.tərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person or thing that inhibits or controls.; A substance that inhibits an enzyme reaction or other biological process.; A person or thing that restrains or prevents an action or event.; In chemistry, a substance that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction.

Phrases & Collocations

enzyme inhibitors

inhibitor activity

inhibitor drugs

inhibitor effect

inhibitors block

inhibitor mechanism

inhibitors reduce

inhibitor studies

Example Sentences

the drug acts as an inhibitor, blocking the enzyme's activity.

corrosion inhibitors are added to pipelines to prevent rust.

enzyme inhibitors are crucial tools in biochemical research.

we studied the effects of various inhibitors on cancer cell growth.

the company developed new inhibitors for the inflammatory pathway.

these inhibitors selectively target specific protein kinases.

the use of inhibitors can reduce the risk of further damage.

researchers are searching for more potent inhibitors of this virus.

the effectiveness of the inhibitors was tested in clinical trials.

metal inhibitors protect machinery from wear and tear.

the presence of inhibitors can slow down the reaction rate.

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