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Inhibitor

/ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/noun
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An inhibitor is a substance, agent, or mechanism that slows down, prevents, or regulates a chemical reaction, biological process, or activity by interfering with its normal progression. In everyday applications, it's crucial in fields like medicine and engineering, where inhibitors help control everything from enzyme activity in drugs to corrosion in metals, making them essential for safety and innovation.

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