inhibitor
US /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
1.
Inhibitor, Hemmer
a substance which slows down or prevents a process, such as a chemical reaction, or reduces the activity of a particular enzyme or other agent.
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The drug acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme.
Das Medikament wirkt als Hemmer des Enzyms.
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Corrosion inhibitors are added to prevent rust.
Korrosionsinhibitoren werden hinzugefügt, um Rost zu verhindern.
2.
Hemmer, Hindernis
a person or thing that inhibits or restrains.
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Fear can be a powerful inhibitor of progress.
Angst kann ein starker Hemmer des Fortschritts sein.
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Lack of resources was a major inhibitor to the project's completion.
Mangel an Ressourcen war ein großer Hemmschuh für den Abschluss des Projekts.