Definition

A device or person that breaks something into smaller parts or pieces.

Example

The scientist used a disintegrator to break down the material for analysis.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new disintegrator they developed for recycling?

No, I haven't. What does it do?

It breaks down materials into their basic components, making recycling way more efficient.

That sounds amazing! It could really change the way we handle waste.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disintegrator → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "integrate" (from Latin "integrāre", meaning to make whole). The suffix "-or" (meaning one who) indicates a person or thing that performs an action. Thus, a disintegrator is something that causes something to come apart or lose its wholeness.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes things come 'apart' ('dis-') and breaks them down from being 'whole' ('integrate'). This helps you remember that a disintegrator is something that breaks things down.

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