suppressor
suppressor Lexical Profile
suppressor Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person, substance, or mechanism that restrains, inhibits, or puts an end to an activity, condition, or process.
"Researchers discovered a natural protein that acts as a potent tumor suppressor in human cells."
An electrical component or device designed to prevent sudden voltage spikes or electromagnetic interference in a circuit.
"Connecting your computer equipment to a reliable surge suppressor helps protect delicate hardware during severe thunderstorms."
A cylindrical mechanical device attached to the barrel of a firearm to reduce the acoustic intensity and visible flash when a shot is fired.
"Acoustic testing demonstrated that the sound suppressor lowered the decibel level enough to prevent immediate hearing damage."
A gene or second mutation that counteracts or reverses the phenotypic effect of another mutation in an organism.
"Geneticists identified an extragenic suppressor that restored normal enzyme function in the mutant yeast strain."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin suppressor ('one who hides or conceals'), an agent noun from the verb supprimere ('to press down, check, or restrain'), formed from sub- ('under, down') and premere ('to press').