inhibitors
|in-hib-i-tors|
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/ɪnˈhɪbɪtərz/
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/ɪnˈhɪbɪtəz/
(inhibitor)
substance that restrains
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inhibitor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inhibere,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'habere' meant 'to hold.'
Historical Evolution
'inhibere' transformed into the French word 'inhibiteur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inhibitor' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold in or restrain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that slows down or prevents a process.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
substances that slow down or prevent a particular chemical reaction or other processes.
The researchers tested various inhibitors to slow down the reaction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 01:42