activator
Thing that starts
An activator is something that makes something else active or functional.
In biology, an activator is a molecule that triggers a gene or enzyme to work.
In chemistry, it's a substance that speeds up a reaction or makes another substance more reactive.
The term extends to products that "activate" other products: Mix the activator with the resin before applying.
Agent enabling change
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- accelerantCombustion-intensifying substance
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
compound · synthesis · conversion · kinetics · mechanism · oxidation · polymerization · hardener
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- kinasePhosphate-transferring enzyme
- phosphorylationPhosphate group attachment process
catalyst · metabolism · protein · receptor · ligand · pathway · regulation · inhibitor
What initiates action
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- leverPivoting bar for lifting
- buttonDisc through a hole
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
release · sensor · pedal · valve · control · actuator · remote · signal
One who stirs others
- motivatorSomething prompting action
- catalystAgent enabling change
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- driverVehicle operator
energizer · encourager · stimulator · galvanizer · empowerer · coach · cheerleader · influencer
catalyst
Agent enabling change
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- accelerantCombustion-intensifying substance
substrate · compound · synthesis · conversion · kinetics · mechanism · oxidation · polymerization · hardener · initiator
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- kinasePhosphate-transferring enzyme
phosphorylation · catalyst · metabolism · protein · receptor · ligand · pathway · regulation · inhibitor · promoter
trigger
What initiates action
mechanism · release · sensor · pedal · valve · control · actuator · remote · signal · timer
inspirer
One who stirs others
driver · energizer · encourager · stimulator · galvanizer · empowerer · coach · cheerleader · influencer · mover
- DNA elementsgene, promoter, enhancer, silencer, exon
- Hair Carehair dryer, hair brush, hairbrush, shampoo, hair clips
- motivatorsmotivator, rewards, ambition, incentive, incentives
- Pioneerspioneer, pioneers, forerunner, trailblazer, innovator
- activatorscatalyst, trigger, initiator, stimulus, enabler
- compostcompost, compost bin, compost pile, compost bins, compost tumbler
activatorinhibitor
Agent that slows reactions
suppressor · blocker · repressor · deactivator · antagonist
- voice activationOperating devices verbally
- activated charcoalProcessed carbon for absorption
- activation codeString unlocking paid software
- motion activated
- activated carbonPorous charcoal for filtration
- activation energyMinimum energy for transformation
activate, activated, activation, activates, activating, reactivate, inactivate, activators, activations