activator

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Noun activator has 1 sense

activator - (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription
--₁ is a kind of substance, matter
Antonyms: inhibitor
--₁ has particulars:
activating agent; catalyst, accelerator; sensitizer, sensitiser

Derived form: verb activate₂

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