inhibitor
noun/ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/
Frequency rank: #8,774 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a substance or factor that slows down or prevents a chemical or biological process.
Example sentence
The doctor prescribed medication that acts as an acid inhibitor to reduce stomach acid.
Synonyms & related words
- blocker
- suppressant
- depressant
- retardant
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