precipitator
precipitator · precipitators
One who or that which precipitatesOne who or that which precipitates (causes something to happen or urges it on with vehemence or rashness).
/pɹɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtə(ɹ)/
Meaning
3 sensesOne who or that which precipitates (causes something to happen or urges it on with vehemence or rashness).
A person who, or device that, carries out precipitation.
An apparatus which removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation.
removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation
Origin
Latin praecipitator (“an overthrower”); equivalent to precipitate + -or.Latin praecipitator (“an overthrower”); equivalent to precipitate + -or.
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Forms
plural: precipitators| Singular | precipitator |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation:electrostatic precipitatorCottrell precipitator
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedprecipitate
Derivedelectrostatic precipitator