disintegrator

Etymology

disintegrate + -or

noun

  1. One who, or that which, disintegrates.
    1. A machine for crushing or pulverising oil cake, mineral ores, etc.
    2. (science fiction) A laser or similar weapon or device that can disintegrate matter.
      'Well, gentlemen,' said he, in a velvety voice with only the least trace of a foreign accent, 'you have come, as I understand from our short chat over the wires, in order to learn more of the Nemor Disintegrator.' 1929, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Disintegration Machine

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