inhibiter

in·hib·i·tor

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-hib-i-ter]
- /ɪnˈhɪb ɪ tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-hib-i-ter]
- /ɪnˈhɪb ɪ tər/

Definitions of inhibiter word

noun inhibiter a person or thing that inhibits. 1
noun inhibiter Chemistry. a substance that decreases the rate of or stops completely a chemical reaction. 1
noun inhibiter any impurity in a mineral that prevents luminescence. Compare activator (def 3). 1
noun inhibiter Rocketry. an inert antioxidant used with solid propellants to inhibit burning on certain surfaces. 1
noun inhibiter Alternative form of inhibitor. 0

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Origin of inhibiter

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; inhibit + -or2

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Parts of speech for Inhibiter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Inhibiter

inhibiter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Antonyms for inhibiter

noun inhibiter

enabler — One who helps something to happen.

Just one Antonym for inhibiter