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Webster 1913 Edition
Separator
Sep′a-raˊtor
,Noun.
[L.]
One who, or that which, separates.
Specifically: (a)
(Steam Boilers)
A device for depriving steam of particles of water mixed with it.
(b)
(Mining)
An apparatus for sorting pulverized ores into grades, or separating them from gangue.
(c)
(Weaving)
An instrument used for spreading apart the threads of the warp in the loom, etc.
Webster 1828 Edition
Separator
SEP'ARATOR
,Noun.