suppresser

sup·pres·sor

 (sə-prĕs′ər)

n.

1. or sup·press·er One that suppresses: a suppressor of free speech.

2. A gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene, especially of a mutant gene.

3. A device, such as a resistor or grid, that is used in an electrical or electronic system to reduce unwanted currents.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	suppresser - someone who suppresses; "dictators are suppressors of free speech" suppressor controller, restrainer - a person who directs and restrains
	2.	suppresser - a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene) suppresser gene, suppressor gene, suppressor cistron, gene, factor - (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors" tumor suppressor gene - a suppressor gene that blocks unscheduled cell division
	3.	suppresser - an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents suppressor electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity lightning arrester, spike arrester, spike suppressor, surge protector, surge suppressor - electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.