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Definition of "activator" []

  • Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription. (noun)
  • One who, or that which, activates. (noun)
  • An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals. (noun)

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Use "activator" in a sentence
  • "| Reply some of hte things on there arn’t as crappy as they make it seem. sure the activator is strange. but you got to hand it to sony for thinking outside of the box 15 or so years ago .."
  • "Cobiprostone has a novel mechanism for action, a chloride channel activator, which is different from acid reducers such as proton pump inhibitors and H2 antagonists."
  • "If it is not hot, the pile may need more or less water, or application of an 'activator' like a tea made from comfrey leaves."