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Hardener vs Activator - What's the difference?

hardener | activator |

As nouns the difference between hardener and activator

is that hardener is one who, or that which, hardens while activator is one who, or that which, activates.

hardener

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who, or that which, hardens.
    • the hardener of hearts
  • A chemical substance added to something in order to harden it; used especially with paints, varnishes and resins.

    • 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.