What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “inhibitor”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “inhibitor”

The antonyms of inhibitor are catalyst and stimulant. The antonyms catalyst and stimulant convey a positive or activating effect. They imply an increase in activity, speed, or efficiency.

Explore all Antonyms of “inhibitor”

• catalyst
• stimulant

Definitions and Examples of catalyst, stimulant

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

catalyst

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

Example

The enzyme acted as a catalyst to speed up the reaction and produce more product.

stimulant

A substance that increases physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Coffee is a common stimulant that people use to stay awake and alert.

Key Differences: catalyst vs stimulant

• 1. Catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
• 2. Stimulant is a substance that increases physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Effective Usage of catalyst, stimulant

• 1. Science: Use catalyst to describe substances that speed up chemical reactions.
• 2. Health: Use stimulant to describe substances that increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.
• 3. Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe the effects of different substances on the body and mind.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct effects: Catalyst speeds up chemical reactions, while stimulant increases physiological or nervous activity in the body. Use these words in science, health, and daily life contexts to describe the effects of different substances on the body and mind.