lebontó

Lebontó is a Hungarian term that can function as both an adjective and a noun, depending on context. It is derived from the verb lebontani, meaning to break down, dismantle, or decompose.

In ecology and biology, lebontó refers to organisms or processes that break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. Common lebontó organisms include bacteria and fungi; detritivores also contribute to decomposition. The term is often used in phrases such as lebontó élőlények or lebontó tevékenység to denote the role of breaking down material.

In chemistry and biochemistry, lebontó describes degradative processes or enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler units. This use covers reactions and agents that cause disassembly rather than synthesis, such as lebontó reakciók or lebontó enzimek.

In construction and industry, lebontó can function as a noun for a person or company that demolishes buildings and other structures. In everyday language, a lebontó is a demolisher or demolition contractor, with prefixes to specify the type of work, for example épületlebontó or vállalati lebontó.

See also: decomposer, decomposition, demolition. The term’s meaning is therefore context-dependent, spanning ecological and biochemical degradation as well as human-led structural demolition.