| separator | One who, or that which, separates. Specifically: A device for depriving steam of particles of water mixed with it. <chemical> An instrument used for spreading apart the threads of the warp in the loom, etc. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| separatory | 1. <chemistry> An apparatus used in separating, as a separating funnel. 2. <surgery> A surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium. Origin: Cf. F. Separatoire. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| cyclone separator | A device used to remove particulate matter suspended in exhaust gases. (05 Dec 1998) |
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