Found 2 items, similar to Separator.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: separator
separator
n : an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate
particles from a suspension [syn:
centrifuge,
extractor]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Separator
Separator
\Sep"a*ra`tor\, n. [L.]
One who, or that which, separates. Specifically:
(a) (Steam Boilers) A device for depriving steam of particles
of water mixed with it.
(b) (Mining) An apparatus for sorting pulverized ores into
grades, or separating them from gangue.
(c) (Weaving) An instrument used for spreading apart the
threads of the warp in the loom, etc.
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