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| in·hib·i·tor [ in híbbitər ] (plural in·hib·i·tors) or in·hib·it·er [ in híbbitər ] (plural in·hib·it·ers) |
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1. chemistry substance slowing chemical reaction: a substance that stops or slows a chemical reaction
 a rust inhibitor
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2. biochemistry substance halting biological process: a substance that prevents the action of an enzyme
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3. something that inhibits something: somebody or something that inhibits another person or thing
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 in·hib·i·to·ry adjective |
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