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noun
One who or that which precipitates (causes something to happen or urges it on with vehemence or rashness).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: agent, author, cause
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A person who, or device that, carries out precipitation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An apparatus which removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: electrostatic precipitator, Cottrell precipitator
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: electrical device
History
Latin praecipitator (“an overthrower”); equivalent to precipitate + -or.
