A disruptor is a person, thing, or idea that brings about a significant change or disturbance in a particular system, industry, or way of doing things, often by challenging established norms and introducing innovative approaches. Full definition
From 2007 to 2012, Servos» team found high levels of endocrine disruptors in the water downstream of the water treatment plant. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)
Because of this lapse, WatchFrog is targeting its tests to OECD guidelines, which define hormone disruptors as chemicals that can disrupt the ability of a fish to produce eggs or change sex or prevent a tadpole from metamorphosing. (scientificamerican.com)
Industry has used this argument to delay action on endocrine disruptors for years, in spite of calls for the use of the precautionary principle and the obligations in Europe for suppliers to prove safety before they are allowed to sell their products. (treehugger.com)