n. One who destroys; a radical reformer; a destructionist. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. destructivus: cf. F. destructif. ] Causing destruction; tending to bring about ruin, death, or devastation; ruinous; fatal; productive of serious evil; mischievous; pernicious; -- often with of or to;
Time's destructive power. Wordsworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
Destructive distillation.
Destructive sorties fld>(Logic),
adv. In a destructive manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. prenom. (Biochemistry & Physiology) energy-releasing (prenominal); same as catabolic.
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