Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extractor
noun
/ɪkˈstræktər/
Definition
A device or tool used to remove or take out something.
Examples
- The mechanic used an oil extractor to drain the old oil from the engine.
- The dentist employed a tooth extractor to remove the painful molar.
- Cooking requires an extractor to separate the juice from the fruits.
Meaning
In a general sense, an extractor is something designed to isolate or obtain a specific substance or material from a mixture or area.
Synonyms
- remover
- extracting tool
- separator
