PRECIPITATOR

precipitator, electrostatic precipitator, Cottrell precipitator

(noun) removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

precipitator (plural precipitators)

One who or that which precipitates (causes something to happen or urges it on with vehemence or rashness).

Synonyms: agent, author, cause

A person who, or device that, carries out precipitation.

An apparatus which removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation.

Source: Wiktionary


Pre*cip"i*ta`tor, n. Etym: [L. praecipitator an overthrower.]

Definition: One who precipitates, or urges on with vehemence or rashness. Hammond.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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