uncoupler

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

uncouple +‎ -er

Noun[edit]

uncoupler (plural uncouplers)

  1. Anything that uncouples.
  2. (biochemistry) Any substance that inhibits ATP synthesis by breaking its connection with the electron transport system.
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