How to Pronounce "inhibitors"
word
ˌɪnˈhɪbətɝz
in-HIB-uh-terz
ɪnhˈɪbɪtəz
in-HIB-i-tuhz
Definition
Inhibitors are substances or factors that slow down or stop a chemical reaction, biological process, or other activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈhɪbətɝz
British English
ɪnhˈɪbɪtəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-HIB-uh-terz
UK
in-HIB-i-tuhz
Listen in Context
These chemicals act as inhibitors in the reaction.
Doctors use inhibitors to slow the growth of harmful bacteria.
Some drugs work as inhibitors to control diseases.
The effectiveness of cancer treatments often depends on the type of inhibitors used.