SEPARATOR

centrifuge, extractor, separator

(noun) an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

separator (plural separators)

An object located between two or more things and hence separating them.

A device for removing one substance from another, such as cream from milk.

One who separates; an agent performing the action of separating.

Anagrams

• sea parrot, sea-parrot

Source: Wiktionary


Sep"a*ra`tor, n. Etym: [L.]

Definition: 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)

Definition: An instrument used for spreading apart the threads of the warp in the loom, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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