Definition

A person or thing that causes something to decay or break down.

Example

The decayer in the experiment helped to illustrate how organic matter breaks down over time.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what might be a major decayer in our environment?

Yeah, I read that pollution is a huge factor in causing decay.

It's kind of scary to think about how much damage it does over time.

Definitely! We should all do our part to reduce that decayer effect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decayer → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "cadere" (meaning to fall). The word "decayer" refers to something that is falling down or deteriorating over time.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'falling down' ('de-' means down and 'cadere' means to fall) — that's why decayer means something that is deteriorating.

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