inhibitor

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-hib-i-tor (4)

English Definition

A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction or other process.

Example Sentence

Aspirin acts as an inhibitor of certain enzymes.

US IPA /ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/
UK IPA /ɪnˈhɪbɪtə(r)/