activators

noun

plural of activator
as in catalysts

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  1. catalysts
  2. generators
  3. drivers
  4. stimuli
  5. incentives
  6. executors
  7. triggers
  8. agencies
Noun
  • Researchers have developed an efficient aluminum single-atom catalyst to overcome the performance limitations of main-group metal catalysts in sodium-sulfur (Na–S) batteries.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But now the stock could bounce back, especially given its exposure to multiple end markets that offer secular growth catalysts, according to Raymond James.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of catalysts
Noun
  • This phenomenon is the same basic principle of electromagnetic induction behind conventional transformers and generators.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ukraine's state nuclear operator, Energoatom, also reported on Sunday that the plant was relying on generators.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of generators
Noun
  • He's also advocated for an overhaul of minimum wage laws, including eliminating the lower tipped minimum wage and adding protections for gig workers, such as rideshare and delivery drivers.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Although high prices for diesel and fertilizer were the initial drivers of discontent in the state, Marshall has spent the final two months of his campaign fending off reports of aggressive medical debt collection as an OB-GYN.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of drivers
Noun
  • Visual stimuli produced more activity in the superficial layers of the superior colliculus.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers have studied how certain facial and auricular stimuli interact with parasympathetic activity.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimuli
Noun
  • The fund plans to acquire stakes in audiovisual companies and provide financing for individual productions, including participatory loans tied to presales, distribution agreements and tax incentives, as well as gap financing.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Check whether individual and departmental incentives support the company’s broader objectives or encourage people to optimize at one another’s expense.
    — Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of incentives
Noun
  • Attorneys for the estate’s executors did not immediately respond on Tuesday to The Times’ request for comment.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Both Branca and John McClain were appointed co-executors shortly thereafter.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of executors
Noun
  • Walz also is calling for the Legislature to re-pass a ban on binary triggers, modifications for semiautomatic rifles that fire a shot when the trigger is pulled and again while released, greatly boosting the weapon’s rate of fire.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of triggers
Noun
  • The large agencies supporting the project include the Metropolitan Water District, which delivers water for nearly 19 million people across Southern California.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The measure speeds permitting approval under the California Environmental Quality Act by placing deadlines on government agencies to issue or deny permits within a year.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of agencies
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