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/dɪtɪəˈreɪtərər/ · de.ti.ri.a.tor
noun
- A substance or agent that causes deterioration or decay. The chemical deteriorator in the paint caused it to fade and crack within a few years.
- A device or machine that causes deterioration or decay, often used in industrial processes. The deteriorator in the manufacturing plant was used to break down old plastics into raw materials for recycling.
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Did you know? The term 'deteriorator' is often used in the context of art conservation, where conservators must carefully assess and mitigate the effects of deteriorators on historical artifacts and artworks.