activator

== English == === Alternative forms === activater === Etymology === From activate +‎ -or. === Noun === activator (plural activators) One who, or that which, activates. (physical chemistry) Something that activates a catalyst (biology) Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription. (biology) A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions. A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators. (mining) An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals. (chiropractic) A hand-held device that delivers a controlled fast thrust to a joint, muscle, etc., to help stimulate nervous system activity. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Romanian == === Etymology === From activa +‎ -tor. === Noun === activator n (plural activatoare) activator ==== Declension ====