activator

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From activate +‎ -or.

Noun

activator (plural activators)

  1. One who, or that which, activates.
  2. (physical chemistry) Something that activates a catalyst
  3. (biology) Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.
  4. (biology) A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.
  5. A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.
  6. (mining) An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
  7. (chiropractic) A hand-held device that delivers a controlled fast thrust to a joint, muscle, etc., to help stimulate nervous system activity.

Derived terms

Translations

Romanian

Etymology

From activa +‎ -tor.

Noun

activator n (plural activatoare)

  1. activator

Declension

Declension of activator
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative activator activatorul activatoare activatoarele
genitive-dative activator activatorului activatoare activatoarelor
vocative activatorule activatoarelor
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