- precipitator
- noun see precipitate I
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
precipitator
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Precipitator — Pre*cip i*ta tor, n. [L. praecipitator an overthrower.] One who precipitates, or urges on with vehemence or rashness. Hammond. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
precipitator — noun removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation • Syn: ↑electrostatic precipitator, ↑Cottrell precipitator • Derivationally related forms: ↑precipitate • Hypernyms: ↑electrical device … Useful english dictionary
precipitator — precipitate ► VERB 1) cause (something bad) to happen unexpectedly or prematurely. 2) cause to move suddenly and with force. 3) Chemistry cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution. 4) cause (moisture or dust) to be… … English terms dictionary
precipitator — See precipitately. * * * … Universalium
precipitator — noun a) A person who or a device which precipitates. b) An apparatus which removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation … Wiktionary
precipitator — pre·cip·i·ta·tor … English syllables
precipitator — /prəˈsɪpəteɪtə/ (say pruh sipuhtaytuh) noun 1. something that causes precipitation. 2. a substance which removes dust particles from air by electrostatic precipitation …
Electrostatic precipitator — An electrostatic precipitator (ESP), or electrostatic air cleaner is a particulate collection device that removes particles from a flowing gas (such as air) using the force of an induced electrostatic charge. Electrostatic precipitators are… … Wikipedia
Cottrell precipitator — noun removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation • Syn: ↑precipitator, ↑electrostatic precipitator • Derivationally related forms: ↑precipitate (for: ↑precipitator) • Hypernyms … Useful english dictionary
electrostatic precipitator — noun removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation • Syn: ↑precipitator, ↑Cottrell precipitator • Derivationally related forms: ↑precipitate (for: ↑precipitator) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
