inhibit
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They did this both through genetic methods and by developing a drug designed to inhibit the enzyme.
From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026
Non-antioxidants inhibit microbial growth or slow chemical reactions that cause spoilage.
From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026
Researchers also found that compounds found in bamboo can inhibit the formation of furan and reduce the production of acrylamide.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
A second study, led by former Kang lab graduate student Mark Esposito and published in the journal iScience, focused on designing drugs that inhibit retinoic acid production and disable retinoid signaling altogether.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
Social pressures, stereotypes, and changing attitudes and perspectives can inhibit inclusion and lead to exclusionary practice.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
