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Suppressor Definition & Meaning

suppressor
noun
  1. someone who suppresses; "dictators are suppressors of free speech"
  2. a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene)
  3. an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents

"Suppressor" in song lyrics

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  • "leptin suppressor"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ar15 silencer suppressor"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ar 15 flash suppressor"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does suppressor mean?
someone who suppresses; "dictators are suppressors of free speech" a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene) an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents
What part of speech is suppressor?
Suppressor is a noun.
How many definitions does suppressor have?
Suppressor has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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