1. devices or mechanisms that disconnect or separate coupled parts
Usage: technical
2. chemicals that disrupt the normal coupling of processes in biological systems
Usage: biochemistry

Examples

• The train’s uncouplers allowed the cars to be separated quickly.
• Railroad workers used automatic uncouplers to disconnect the freight cars.
• The biochemist studied how uncouplers affect cellular energy production.
• These uncouplers interfere with ATP synthesis in mitochondria.
• The mechanical uncouplers failed during the emergency procedure.
• Researchers tested various uncouplers in their metabolism experiments.