Inhibitor — or inhibition may refer to:* Corrosion inhibitor, a substance that decreases the rate of metal oxidation * Enzyme inhibitor, a substance that binds to an enzyme and decreases its activity. * Inhibition of return, a feature of attention *… … Wikipedia
Reaction–diffusion system — Reaction–diffusion systems are mathematical models which explain how the concentration of one or more substances distributed in space changes under the influence of two processes: local chemical reactions in which the substances are transformed… … Wikipedia
inhibitor — or inhibiter [in hib′it ər] n. a person or thing that inhibits; esp., any substance that slows or prevents a chemical or organic reaction: also sp. inhibiter … English World dictionary
inhibitor — 1. An agent that restrains or retards physiologic, chemical, or enzymatic action. 2. A nerve, stimulation of which represses activity. SEE ALSO: inhibition. α glucosidase i. an oral agent that aids in th … Medical dictionary
reaction mechanism — Introduction in chemical reactions (chemical reaction), the detailed processes by which chemical substances are transformed into other substances. The reactions themselves may involve the interactions of atoms (atom), molecules (molecule),… … Universalium
inhibitor — [1] A substance which prevents chemical reaction such as corrosion or oxidation. [2] A substance added to oil, water, gas, etc., to prevent action such as foaming, rusting, etc. The opposite is catalyst. Also see corrosion inhibitor reverse… … Dictionary of automotive terms
inhibitor — A chemical used to slow or stop a disliked reaction. In manufacturing powder propellants, it is used to decrease the burning rate. Any substance or object that retards a chemical reaction; a major or modifier gene that interferes with a… … Forensic science glossary
inhibitor — n. a substance that prevents the occurrence of a given process or reaction. See also: MAO inhibitor … The new mediacal dictionary
inhibitor — 1. Any substance or object that retards a chemical reaction. 2. A metabolite or modifier gene that interferes with a reaction or with the expression of another gene … Glossary of Biotechnology
inhibitor — /in hib i teuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that inhibits. 2. Chem. a substance that decreases the rate of or stops completely a chemical reaction. 3. any impurity in a mineral that prevents luminescence. Cf. activator (def. 3). 4. Rocketry. an… … Universalium
