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Noun: activator  'ak-ti,vey-tu(r)
  1. (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases enzyme activity or protein production in DNA transcription
    "Calcium acts as an activator for many enzymes"

Derived forms: activators

Type of: substance

Antonym: inhibitor

Encyclopedia: Activator