Found 2 items, similar to inducer.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: inducer inducer n 1: an agent capable of activating specific genes 2: someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on [syn: persuader]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Inducer Inducer \In*du"cer\, n. 1. One who, or that which, induces or incites. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically: (Genetics) A substance which, when it contacts a living cell, causes the activation of a gene; as, non-metabolizable inducers are useful for studying the kinetics of genetic control systems. [PJC]