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Inhibitor

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An inhibitor is a type of effector that decreases or prevents a chemical reaction.

Inhibitors are often used as medicines to decrease the rate of enzyme mediated reactions, but they can also act as poisons.

A corrosion inhibitor is added to antifreeze (coolant) used in engines