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activator
[ ak-tuh-vey-ter ]
/ ˈæk təˌveɪ tər /
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noun
a person or thing that activates.
Chemistry, Biochemistry. a catalyst.
any impurity in a mineral that causes luminescence.Compare inhibitor (def. 3).
Orthodontics. a removable appliance, usually of hard plastic, that is worn in the mouth instead of a fixed appliance to help align the teeth and improve the relationship of the lower jaw to the upper.
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