separator

/'sepəreitə/
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separator

A laboratory technician uses a separator to clarify a liquid sample.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A device or substance that divides or keeps things apart: A "separator" is something that causes separation, either by physically dividing objects or by extracting one component from a mixture.
    • A machine that isolates components: Specifically, a "separator" can refer to an apparatus, such as a centrifuge, designed to mechanically separate substances of different densities (e.g., cream from milk, solids from a liquid).
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The laboratory uses a high-speed separator to isolate plasma from blood samples.
    • A magnetic separator can remove iron filings from sand.
    • Install a separator between the different types of files in the cabinet.
Advanced Usage

  • "Centrifugal separator": A specific type of separator that uses rapid spinning (centrifugal force) to separate mixtures.

    • The dairy plant employs a centrifugal separator to produce skim milk and cream.

  • "Field separator": In computing, a character (like a comma or tab) used to distinguish data fields in a record.

    • In a CSV file, the comma acts as the field separator.
Variants and Related Words
  • Separate (verb): To divide or set apart.
    • It is difficult to separate the two ideas.
  • Separation (noun): The act or process of separating.
    • The separation of waste is important for recycling.
  • Separatory (adjective): Relating to or used for separation (technical term).
    • A separatory funnel is used in chemistry.
Synonyms
  • Divider: Something that forms a boundary or partition.
  • Extractor: A device for removing a particular component.
  • Partitioner: One who or that which divides into parts.
Related Phrases

  • Oil-water separator: A device used to remove oil from wastewater.

    • The factory installed an oil-water separator to meet environmental regulations.

  • Grade separator: In civil engineering, a structure (like an overpass) that eliminates intersection conflicts between roads or railways.

    • The new grade separator eased traffic congestion at the busy junction.
separator

A laboratory technician uses a separator to clarify a liquid sample.

Noun
  1. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension

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