activator (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def (biology) any agency bringing about activation
def a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription
Outgoing links
Hypernym substance
Domain of synset - TOPIC biology, biological science
Derivationally related form activator → activate
Antonym activator → inhibitor
Hyponym activating agent; catalyst, accelerator; sensitizer, sensitiser
Incoming links
Hyponym substance
Member of this domain - TOPIC biology, biological science
Hypernym activating agent; catalyst, accelerator; sensitizer, sensitiser
Antonym inhibitor → activator
Derivationally related form activate → activator

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