stimulators
Things that energize
Stimulators are things that stimulate—that provoke activity, growth, or response.
The term applies broadly: economic stimulators boost markets, nerve stimulators send electrical impulses to tissue, and coffee is a stimulator of alertness.
In fishing, a Stimulator is a popular dry fly pattern designed to imitate stoneflies or grasshoppers.
Reaction-speeding proteins
- catalystsReaction accelerators
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
- agonistsActors in opposition
- neurotransmittersChemical neural messengers
hormones · inducers · triggers · modulators · cofactors · substrates · growth factors · peptides
Forces prompting action
- incentivesRewards prompting action
- inspirationsSources prompting creativity
- encouragementsExpressions of support
- catalystsReaction accelerators
drivers · prompts · sparks · triggers · impetus · spurs · goads · provocations
Electrical contact points
- pacemakersImplanted cardiac rhythm devices
- probesInvestigative examinations
- defibrillatorsDevices restoring heart rhythm
- implantsSurgically embedded devices
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- aromaticsScent-giving substances
- spicesAromatic food flavorings
- capsaicinChili heat compound
- mentholCooling agent from plants
smelling salts · cold water · bright lights · vibrations · acupuncture · pressure points · essential oils · peppermint
Financial aid from government
- tax breaksReductions in owed levies
- grantsAwarded funds for purposes
- investmentsAssets bought for profit
- incentive programsStructured rewards for performance
rebates · bailouts · interest rates · quantitative easing · trade agreements · infrastructure spending · venture capital
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
- catalystsReaction accelerators
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
- agonistsActors in opposition
neurotransmitters · hormones · inducers · triggers · modulators · cofactors · substrates · growth factors · peptides · cytokines
motivators
Forces prompting action
- incentivesRewards prompting action
- inspirationsSources prompting creativity
- encouragementsExpressions of support
catalysts · drivers · prompts · sparks · triggers · impetus · spurs · goads · provocations · inducements
electrodes
Electrical contact points
- pacemakersImplanted cardiac rhythm devices
- probesInvestigative examinations
- defibrillatorsDevices restoring heart rhythm
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
menthol · smelling salts · cold water · bright lights · vibrations · acupuncture · pressure points · essential oils · peppermint · ginger
subsidies
Financial aid from government
- tax breaksReductions in owed levies
- grantsAwarded funds for purposes
- investmentsAssets bought for profit
incentive programs · rebates · bailouts · interest rates · quantitative easing · trade agreements · infrastructure spending · venture capital
- medical devicespacemaker, defibrillator, AED, ventilator, CT scanner
- stimulantscaffeine, amphetamine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine
- Optogenetics
stimulatorssuppressors
Devices that reduce intensity
inhibitors · depressants · blockers · sedatives · tranquilizers
stimulatorsinhibitors
Agents blocking biological processes
suppressors · discouragers · deterrents · demotivators · dampeners