noun
initiator
Initiator (noun) means one who initiates.
noun
1
One who initiates.
2
A substance that initiates a chain reaction or polymerization.
3
A component of a nuclear weapon that produces a burst of neutrons to start the chain reaction.
4
A task (in a mainframe computer) that initiates multiple jobs.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin initiātor. By surface analysis, initiate + or.
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What is the meaning of initiator?
"initiator" (noun) means one who initiates.
What are the different meanings of initiator?
"initiator" has 3 main meanings: 1. One who initiates; 2. A substance that initiates a chain reaction or polymerization; 3. A component of a nuclear weapon that produces a burst of neutrons to start the chain reaction.