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activator

noun

Meaning

  1. One who, or that which, activates.
  2. Something that activates a catalyst
  3. Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.
  4. A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.
  5. A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.
  6. An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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