uncoupler

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English

Etymology

From uncouple +‎ -er.

Noun

uncoupler (plural uncouplers)

  1. Anything that uncouples.
  2. (biochemistry) Any substance that inhibits ATP synthesis by breaking its connection with the electron transport system.