inhibitor

US /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
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1.

penghalang, inhibitor

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.

:
The drug acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme.
Ubat itu bertindak sebagai penghalang enzim.
Corrosion inhibitors are added to prevent rust.
Penghalang kakisan ditambah untuk mencegah karat.
2.

penghalang, penghambat

a person or thing that inhibits or restrains.

:
Fear can be a powerful inhibitor of progress.
Ketakutan boleh menjadi penghalang kemajuan yang kuat.
Lack of resources was a major inhibitor to the project's completion.
Kekurangan sumber adalah penghalang utama kepada penyiapan projek.