noun
- a person or thing that causes decay or deterioration
Usage: technical or specialized usage; often used in scientific contexts
Examples
- Bacteria act as natural decayers in the ecosystem, breaking down dead organic matter.
- The fungus is an important decayer that helps recycle nutrients in the forest floor.
- Without decayers, dead plants and animals would accumulate indefinitely.
- Microorganisms serve as primary decayers in the decomposition process.