ACTIVATOR

activator

(noun) (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

activator (plural activators)

One who, or that which, activates.

(chemistry) Something that activates a catalyst

(biology) Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.

(biology) A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.

A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.

(mining) An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

Source: Wiktionary



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3 March 2025

STAND

(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”


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