What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Activator vs Activatory - What's the difference?

activator | activatory |

As a noun activator

is one who, or that which, activates.

As an adjective activatory is

that acts as an activator.

activator

English

Alternative forms

* activater

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who, or that which, activates.
  • (biology) Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.
  • (biology) A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.
  • A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.
  • (mining) An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

    • activatory

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • That acts as an activator