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uncouple

[uhn-kuhp-uhl] / ʌnˈkʌp əl /
VERB
detach
Synonyms
STRONG
abstract disassemble disassociate disconnect disengage disentangle disjoin dismount dissociate disunite divide divorce free isolate loose loosen part remove segregate separate sever sunder unfasten unhitch withdraw
WEAK
disaffiliate take apart tear off unfix
Antonyms
STRONG
associate attach combine connect couple desegregate fasten fix gather hitch hold hook join link marry remain stay unite

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Of the chlorinated hydrocarbons, DDT is a proven uncoupler and further study will probably reveal others among this group.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Radiation is an uncoupler, and the death of cells exposed to radiation is thought by some to be brought about in this way.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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