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Definition of destabilizer
destabilizer
/diːˈsteɪ.bə.laɪ.zɚ/
(UK: destabiliser)
de · sta · bi · liz · er
Plural:destabilizers
•Adjective:destabilizing
destabilizer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
destabilizer Game Scores & Validity
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Wordle Guess
• noun
1
A person, factor, or force that undermines the stability of a system, government, economy, or relationship.
Example
"Analysts identified rapid inflation as the primary destabilizer of the region's fragile economy."
2
A chemical agent or physical mechanism that reduces the stability of an emulsion, compound, or structure.
Example
"The technician added a chemical destabilizer to separate the oil droplets from the wastewater."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Destabilizer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/destabilizer