inhibitor

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

inibidor

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.
A droga atua como um inibidor da enzima.
Corrosion inhibitors are added to prevent rust.
Inibidores de corrosão são adicionados para prevenir a ferrugem.
2.

inibidor, obstáculo

a person or thing that inhibits or restrains.

:
Fear can be a powerful inhibitor of progress.
O medo pode ser um poderoso inibidor do progresso.
Lack of resources was a major inhibitor to the project's completion.
A falta de recursos foi um grande inibidor para a conclusão do projeto.