alterator

English

Noun

alterator (plural alterators)

1. One who or that which alters something; a changer.
   • 1996, Cherie Carter-Scott, Negaholics: How to Overcome Negativity and Turn Your Life Around, page 75:

     To avoid such feelings by using mood alterators is a normal coping mechanism for our times.

   • 2011, Spectacular Moment of Wonder with Dr. Monocle:

     I carry a few different alterators in my field kit. Most just allow telescopic sight.

Latin

Verb

alterātor

1. second/third-person singular future passive imperative of alterō