Inhibitor
An inhibitor is a type of effector (biology) that decreases or prevents a chemical reaction. They are often called negative catalysts.
Related Topics:
Effector (biology) - Chemical reaction - Catalysts
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Inhibitors are often used as medicines to decrease the rate of enzyme mediated reactions, but they can also act as poisons. Other examples include antioxidants and antipolymerization agents.
Related Topics:
Rate of enzyme mediated reactions - Poison - Antioxidants - Antipolymerization
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A corrosion inhibitor is added to antifreeze (coolant) used in engines, hydraulic fluids, boiler water, fuels, and many other industrial fluids.
Related Topics:
Corrosion inhibitor - Antifreeze (coolant) - Engine - Hydraulic fluid - Boiler - Fuel
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| ► | Inhibitions in Behaviour |
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