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activator

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/ˈæktɪˌveɪtər/ · ac-ti-va-tor

A substance or agent that facilitates or enhances a specific activity, often in biochemical or technological contexts.

Meanings

nountechnical

A substance or agent that facilitates or enhances a specific activity, often in biochemical or technological contexts.

ایسا مادہ یا ایجنٹ جو کسی خاص سرگرمی کو آسان یا بڑھاتا ہے، اکثر حیاتیاتی یا تکنیکی سیاق و سباق میں۔

فعال بنانے والا

fa'aal bananay wala

Synonyms

catalystfacilitatorstimulatorزیر اثرمحرکعامل

Antonyms

inhibitorsuppressorblockerروکاوٹدبانے والابند کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • enzyme activator
  • gene activator
  • catalytic activator

Example Sentences

The enzyme activator increased the reaction rate significantly.

انزائم کا فعال بنانے والا رد عمل کی شرح میں کافی اضافہ کیا۔

Enzyme ka fa'aal bananay wala rad amal ki sharah mein kafi izafa kiya.

In genetics, an activator may increase the transcription of a gene.

جینیات میں، ایک فعال بنانے والا جین کی نقل کو بڑھا سکتا ہے۔

Jeniat mein, aik fa'aal bananay wala jeen ki naqal ko barha sakta hai.

He is an activator of community projects that promote education.

وہ ایسے کمیونٹی پروجیکٹس کا فعال کرنے والا ہے جو تعلیم کو فروغ دیتے ہیں۔

Woh aise community projects ka fa'aal karne wala hai jo taleem ko farogh dete hain.

Easily Confused With

activist:An activist is a person who actively promotes social or political change, whereas an activator is a substance that enhances activity.

Word Family

activate
verbفعال کرنا
activation
nounفعالیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an activator as a 'spark' that ignites action.

Picture a battery activating a device.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "activator" — one who makes active

First known use: 19th century

The term has been used in English since the late 19th century to refer to substances that initiate or enhance a specific process.