disintegrate
verb (used without object)
to separate into parts or lose intactness or solidness; break up; deteriorate.
disintegrator
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a word derived from
disintegrate.
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, it seems like a Jim Carrey slipped into the disintegrator when no one was looking, and the results were horrific:
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2020
This was the embassy’s disintegrator, an industrial-style device designed to first shred documents and materials, then burn them to ash inside the barrel.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2019
I heard the disintegrator ray generators deepen their notes before I finished speaking, and I smiled grimly, turning to Correy.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 by Various
“All disintegrator rays on the swamp,” I ordered.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 by Various
Mr. Hendricks, make the rounds of all duty posts, please, and give special attention to the disintegrator ray operators.
From Astounding Stories, April, 1931 by Various
