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deteriorative

/dɪtɪərɪˈeɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does deteriorative mean?

adjective

Tending to cause deterioration or decline; having a deteriorating effect.

Example

"The deteriorative conditions in the old building made it difficult to restore."

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