suppressor

noun

sup·pres·sor sə-ˈpre-sər

: one that suppresses

especially : a mutant gene that suppresses the expression of another nonallelic mutant gene when both are present

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Rifles compatible with detachable magazines cannot have both a folding stock and a flash suppressor or grenade launcher, according to the law. —

Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2022 Turkey Tail is an immune booster and potential tumor suppressor. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022 The gun appears to have a muzzle suppressor attached, and Tsay points it at the shooter several times before shoving him, and then yelling and waving his finger at him. —

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2023 Mazmanian dug deeper and discovered that the biggest impact B. fragilis had was on the population of a subtype of helper T-cells called regulatory, or suppressor, T-cells. —

Adam Piore, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2020 Cayenne pepper is an appetite suppressor, metabolism booster, and fat burner. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2022 EBay removed the front cap after The Times brought it to the company’s attention; the suppressor end cap has been sold. —

Brian Contrerasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 The 41-year-old man has been charged with child neglect and endangerment and possession of a suppressor and a short-barrel rifle. —

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 11 July 2022 Elsewhere on the site, The Times found a 7.62 silencer front cap and a 5.56 suppressor end cap. —

Brian Contrerasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 See More

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