kratogenic

/krætəˈdʒenɪk/ or /krætəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or caused by hunger or starvation.

“The kratogenic effects of the famine were devastating to the population.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that induces hunger or starvation.

“The kratogenic agent was found to be a naturally occurring toxin in the plant.”

Synonyms

  • hunger-causing
  • starvation-inducing

Antonyms

  • nourishing
  • nutritious