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Noun: precipitator  pri'si-pu,tey-tu(r)
  1. Removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation
    "The factory installed a precipitator to reduce air pollution from its smokestacks";
    - electrostatic precipitator, Cottrell precipitator

Derived forms: precipitators

Type of: electrical device

Encyclopedia: Precipitator