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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1 May 2025

ECONOMIC

(adjective) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; “economic growth”; “aspects of social, political, and economical life”


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