degrader

/dɪˈɡreɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

One that degrades something, such as a substance that reduces the quality or value of something else.

“The presence of pollutants in the river was due to the actions of an industrial degrader.”

Synonyms

  • corroder
  • debaser
  • decomposer

Antonyms

  • preserver
  • upgrader