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deteriorative Definition

de·terio·ra·tive (--rāt′iv)

adjective

tending to deteriorate

deteriorative Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • activity: Such deep-lurking horror-scenarios reflect humanity's hidden guilt over its rampantly deteriorative activities and values.
  • change: In industrial use, the term is usually applied to deteriorative changes other than those caused by pathogens. back to top Source of... .