degrader

Definition of Degrader in English :

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Noun

1. debaser, degrader

a person who lowers the quality or character or value (as by adding cheaper metal to coins)

debaser

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Degrader

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verb

1. (transitive)

to reduce in worth, character, etc; disgrace; dishonour

2. (diːˈɡreɪd) (transitive)

to reduce in rank, status, or degree; remove from office; demote

3. (transitive)

to reduce in strength, quality, intensity, etc

4.

to reduce or be reduced by erosion or down-cutting, as a land surface or bed of a river

Compare aggrade

5. chemistry

to decompose or be decomposed into atoms or smaller molecules

Degrader

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verb transitiveWord forms: deˈgraded or deˈgrading

1.

to lower in rank or status, as in punishing; demote

2.

to lower or corrupt in quality, moral character, or value; debase

3.

to bring into dishonor or contempt

4. Chemistry

to convert (an organic compound) into a simpler compound by removal of one or more parts of the molecule; decompose

5. Geology

to lower (a land surface) by erosion

verb intransitive

6. Rare

to sink to a lower grade or type

7.

to be converted into a simpler compound or compounds; decompose

Degrader

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v. de·grad·ed, de·grad·ing, de·grades

v.tr.

1. To lower in quality or value; make inferior or less valuable: land that was degraded by overgrazing; a virus that degrades the computer's performance.

2. To lower in dignity; dishonor or disgrace: seemed to feel that he was degrading himself in accepting the invitation. See Synonyms at debase.

3. To reduce in grade, rank, or status; demote.

4. Geology To lower or wear away by erosion or weathering.

5. To cause (an organic compound) to undergo degradation.

v.intr.

1. To fall to a lower rank or status.

2. To undergo degradation; decompose: a chemical that degrades rapidly.

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