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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

inhibitor

/ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does inhibitor mean?

noun

A substance that prevents or slows down a chemical reaction or process. An agent that inhibits or restrains something.

Example

"The enzyme was an inhibitor of the metabolic pathway."

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