suppresser
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Definition
- Noun:
- An electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents: A "suppresser" is a component that reduces or eliminates electrical interference or surges in a circuit.
- A gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene: In genetics, a "suppresser" is a gene that overrides or masks the effect of a different gene, often a mutant one.
- Someone who suppresses: A person who actively stops or holds back an activity, expression, or phenomenon.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Electrical Device):
- The engineer installed a voltage suppresser to protect the sensitive equipment from power spikes.
- Radio interference was eliminated after adding a noise suppresser to the circuit.
- Noun (Genetics):
- The researcher identified a suppresser gene that restored normal growth in the mutant plants.
- A second-site mutation can sometimes act as a suppresser of the original genetic defect.
- Noun (Person):
- The regime's chief suppresser of dissent was widely feared.
- Historians often study the methods used by suppressers of popular movements.
Advanced Usage
- "Suppresser mutation": A specific genetic mutation that reverses or counteracts the effects of another mutation.
- The discovery of a suppresser mutation provided new insights into the disease pathway.
- "Noise suppresser": A common term for a device that filters out unwanted electronic noise.
- For clear audio transmission, a good noise suppresser is essential.
Variants and Related Words
- Suppressor (n): This is a more common alternate spelling for "suppresser." Both forms are correct and have identical meanings.
- The terms "suppressor" and "suppresser" are often used interchangeably in technical manuals.
- Suppress (v): The verb form, meaning to forcibly put an end to, restrain, or prevent.
- The government tried to suppress the news.
- Suppression (n): The act or process of suppressing.
- The suppression of the rebellion took several months.
Synonyms
- Noun (Device): Damper, limiter, filter.
- Noun (Gene): Inhibitor, modifier.
- Noun (Person): Oppressor, queller, subduer.
Related Phrases
- "Fire suppresser": A system or agent (like foam or gas) used to extinguish fires. (Note: This is a compound term listed here as a related phrase, not as a direct definition of the isolated word "suppresser").
- The server room is equipped with an automatic chemical fire suppresser.
- "Spark suppresser": A device used to prevent electrical sparks. (Note: This is a compound term).
- Spark suppressers are important safety features in flammable environments.
Noun
- an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents
- a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene)
- someone who suppresses
- dictators are suppressors of free speech