Definitions

1. noun

a substance or agent that prevents or slows down a chemical reaction or biological process

“The enzyme was an inhibitor of the metabolic pathway, causing the cell to slow down.”

2. noun

a device or system that prevents or limits the flow of something, such as a liquid or gas

“The inhibitor valve in the engine prevented the fuel from flowing when it was not needed.”

3. verb

to prevent or slow down a chemical reaction or biological process

“The medicine inhibits the growth of bacteria in the body.”