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Inhibit: Bonding non-propellant material to restrict the burning surface of a propellant grain.

Cholinesterase Inhibitors: A class of chemicals that includes numerous insecticides, such as parathion or carbaryl. They inhibit an enzyme found in animals that regulates nerve impulses. Cholinesterase inhibition is a . . . View Full Definition

Disinhibition: Freedom to act according to ones inner drives or feelings, with less regard for restraints imposed by cultural norms or ones superego; removal of an inhibitory, constraining, or limiting inf . . . View Full Definition

Reciprocal Inhibition: Reflex relaxation in a muscle being stretched.

Inhibitor: Material such as primer used to retard rusting or corrosion.

Corrosion Inhibitor: Any material applied in order to prevent the rusting of metals.

Herbicide: Any pesticide used to destroy or inhibit plant growth: a weed killer.

Mulch: A natural or artificial layer of plant residue or other material on the soil surface. Mulch reduces erosion, conserves soil moisture, inhibits weed growth, and can provide the soil with orga . . . View Full Definition

Rate Law: A rate law or rate equation relates reaction rate with the concentrations of reactants, catalysts, and inhibitors. For example, the rate law for the one-step reaction A + B rightarrow C is d . . . View Full Definition

Wild cherry bark (Prunus serotina): Astringent, helps irritating coughs due to sedative action, anti-tussive, expectorant, Note that inhibition of a cough does not chest infection, which will still need to be treated.