excoriator

/ˌeks.kɔrˈaɪ.əˌtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that excoriates; a remover or destroyer of the outer layer or surface of something.

“The excoriator used a chemical solution to strip away the old paint on the furniture.”

Synonyms

  • abradant
  • eraser
  • excortor

Antonyms

  • conservator
  • preserver