disruptor
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/dɪsˈrʌptər/
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/dɪsˈrʌptə(r)/
A person or thing that introduces something new and causes major changes or improvements.
The new app became a disruptor in the music industry, changing how people listen to and buy music.
A substance or process that significantly changes the structure or function of a gene or hormone.
Researchers are studying DNA disruptors to develop new treatments for genetic diseases.