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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

precipitator

/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does precipitator mean?

noun

A device that removes pollutants from the air or gas by causing them to precipitate out of the gas stream, typically by passing the gas through an electrostatic field. A person or thing that precipitates a particular action or event.

Example

"The company installed a precipitator to reduce the amount of particulate matter emitted from the factory."

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