inhibitors
noun/ɪnˈhɪbɪtərz/
Frequency rank: #8,399 most common English word
Meaning
substances or agents that slow down or prevent a biological or chemical process.
Example sentence
The doctor prescribed inhibitors to help reduce the patient's stomach acid.
Synonyms & related words
- blockers
- suppressants
- suppressors
- depressants
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