suppressor Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun someone who suppresses
suppresser.
- dictators are suppressors of free speech
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noun a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene)
suppressor gene; suppresser; suppresser gene.
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noun an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents
suppresser.
WordNet
Sup*press"or noun
Etymology
L., hider.Definitions
One who suppresses.