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(in-duc-i-ble) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. 1 formed by a cell in response to the presence of its substrate; 2 activated or undergoing expression only in the presence of a particular molecule

Example Sentence

Some inducible promoters are activated by chemicals.

Synonyms

activated by an inducer; activated by an agent; formed in response

Antonyms

independent

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inducible
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