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excitor

excitor

9.8
A device that starts or increases electrical and biological activity
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈsaɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : excitador
  • The excitor in the machine triggers the initial electrical current.

Examples

  • Scientists used a chemical excitor to stimulate the nerve cells in the experiment.

  • A malfunctioning excitor can cause the entire system to fail.

  • The excitor in the circuit has failed.

  • An excitor is essential for this experiment.

  • The excitor device successfully initiated the sequence of operations in the machinery.

  • In the lab, researchers applied a chemical excitor to enhance cellular activity during the trials.

  • To ensure proper functionality, the excitor must be calibrated correctly before use.

Synonyms

stimulator
vsexcitor
  • Specialized
13 5.3

A device that makes a body part or system more active

covers electrical and biological excitation beyond only body parts
activator
vsexcitor
1 5.1

A thing that starts or speeds a process

focuses on causing excitation in electrical or biological contexts rather than reaction speed
exciter
vsexcitor
  • Specialized
7.8

A device that gives power to start or keep a system working

causes excitation or stimulates activity rather than supplying continuous energy
excitant
vsexcitor
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine or substance that makes the body more active for a short time

applies more widely to devices and electrical systems not only drugs
elicitor
vsexcitor
  • Specialized
8.8

Something that makes a plant start a defense reaction

is broader meaning it causes excitation across systems not only defensive replies

How Stimulating

stimulant
5.1
excitor
  • Specialized
9.8
activator
1 5.1
signal
  • Specialized
991 3.8

Surface Forms

excitor singular
exciters plural

Morphology

excitor = excite (transparent) = excite + or

Formed from the verb 'excite' with the productive agentive suffix '-or' meaning 'one that excites'; learners knowing 'excite' can infer this agentive/device meaning.

Etymology

Excitor comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and citare 'to call into action', and it shares the same base as excite. So an excitor is a device or agent that 'calls out' energy or activity to start a machine or system.