disruptor

🇺🇸 /dɪsˈrʌptər/ 🇬🇧 /dɪsˈrʌptə(r)/
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noun
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.

R

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.

translation

n. A person or thing that introduces something new and causes major changes or improvements.; A substance or process that significantly changes the structure or function of a gene or hormone.

Word Forms

Plural disruptors