Food preservation, the inhibition of microbial growth in food

Embalming, the preservation of human remains

Nuclear poison, an inhibitor of nuclear reactions

Corrosion inhibitor, a substance that decreases the rate of metal oxidation

Memory inhibition, processes that suppress or interfere with specific memories.

Inhibition Theory, a theory pertaining to the performance of a mental task

Sexual inhibition, reservations relating to sexual practices

Lateral inhibition, a mechanism by which neurons are able to determine the origin of a stimulus

Preservative, a substance that inhibits spoilage

Inhibition of return, a feature of attention

Social inhibition, a conditioned fear reaction to social marginalization or isolation.

Reaction inhibitor, a substance that prevents or decreases the rate of a chemical reaction

Enzyme inhibitor, a substance that binds to an enzyme and decreases its activity.