precipitator Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation
    electrostatic precipitator; Cottrell precipitator.

WordNet


Pre*cip"i*ta`tor noun
Etymology
L. praecipitator an overthrower.
Definitions
  1. One who precipitates, or urges on with vehemence or rashness. Hammond.

Webster 1913