alterant

/ˈɔːltərənt/
adjective
  1. Causing or producing a change.
    • The artist used alterant techniques to shift the mood of the painting.
    • Heat is an alterant force that can transform the structure of metals.
    • The alterant effect of the medicine was noticeable within hours.
Antonyms
noun
  1. Something that causes a change.
    • Scientists studied the chemical as a potential alterant in the reaction.
    • Sunlight is a natural alterant that fades fabric over time.
    • The new policy acted as an alterant in the company's culture.
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