'Inducer' definitions:
Definition of 'inducer'
From: WordNet
noun
An agent capable of activating specific genes
noun
Someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on [syn: persuader, inducer]
Definition of 'Inducer'
From: GCIDE
- 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]