Noun: inducer in'd(y)oo-su(r)
- An agent capable of activating specific genes
"The scientists used lactose as an inducer to activate the lac operon in E. coli"
- Someone who tries to persuade, induce or lead on
"The skilled inducer convinced the committee to approve the project";
- persuader
Derived forms: inducers
Type of: agent, communicator
Encyclopedia: Inducer