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extractor

/ɪk'stræktər/

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noun
an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
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centrifuge separator

type of:
setup apparatus
noun
a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector
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cartridge extractor cartridge remover

type of:
mechanism

part of:
gun
noun
an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
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type of:
instrument

Definition that contains extractor

forceps an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)