inhibitor
US /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.t̬ɚ/

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.
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The drug acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme.
A droga atua como um inibidor da enzima.
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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.
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Fear can be a powerful inhibitor of progress.
O medo pode ser um poderoso inibidor do progresso.
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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.