Daily Almanac for
Feb 12, 2012
Search: Infoplease Info search tips
Search: Biographies Bio search tips
| Share
 

Dictionary


in•hib•i•tor



Pronunciation: (in-hib'i-tur), [key]
—n.
1. a person or thing that inhibits.
2. Chem.a substance that decreases the rate of or stops completely a chemical reaction.
3. any impurity in a mineral that prevents luminescence. Cf. activator (def. 3).
4. Rocketry.an inert antioxidant used with solid propellants to inhibit burning on certain surfaces. Also,in•hib'it•er.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

inhibitionin hoc signo vinces
    • Cite
    • Print
    • Bookmark
See also:

 

Related Content
A free, reliable Q&A site for homework help. Answerplease.com