Protein decompiler
A protein decompiler was a piece of scientific equipment.
Before realizing that Odo was a sentient lifeform, Doctor Mora Pol subjected him to a protein decompiler in an attempt to determine his true nature. This highly unpleasant experience contributed to Odo's bitterness towards Pol in later years. (DS9: "The Begotten")
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