Deconcentrator

/ˌdiːˈkɒnsəntreɪtər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that deconcentrates; something that causes dispersion or spread of concentrated elements.

Etymology

From deconcentrate + -or (agent noun suffix). This refers to an active agent causing or facilitating deconcentration.

Kelly Says

In urban planning, deconcentrators are policies and infrastructure like high-speed rail to distant areas—they're designed to pull concentrated cities apart and spread people around.

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