activator

The word “activator” has 4 syllables: ac-ti-va-tor

It's pronounced as /ˈæktɪˌveɪtər/


What is synonym and antonym for activator?

In the thesaurus, “activator” has 40 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for activator along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for activator

  • agency
  • agent
  • animator
  • antecedent
  • catalyst
  • cause
  • determinant
  • driver
  • energizer
  • executor
  • expedient
  • factor
  • generator
  • impetus
  • incentive
  • influence
  • ingredient
  • inspiration
  • instigation
  • instigator
  • instrument
  • instrumentality
  • launcher
  • machinery
  • means
  • mechanism
  • medium
  • ministry
  • mover
  • occasion
  • organ
  • power
  • reason
  • stimulus
  • subagency
  • subagent
  • tool
  • trigger
  • vehicle
  • weapon

Meanings of activator

  • noun
    1. One who, or that which, activates.
    2. Something that activates a catalyst.
    3. Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.
    4. A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.
    5. A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.
    6. An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

Example Sentences

  • The activator triggered the system to start automatically.
  • She used a special activator to speed up the chemical reaction.
  • The device came with a manual that explained how to use the activator.
  • An activator is required to make the software functional on this device.
  • The activator was installed to ensure the machine worked efficiently.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms or another words to activator, such as: agency, agent, animator, antecedent, catalyst, cause, determinant.

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