concentrator
nounEtymology From concentrate + -or.
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One who concentrates.
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Communications, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Telecommunications A hub.
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Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry A frame or ring of wire or hard paper fitting into the cartridge case used in some shotguns, and holding the shot together when discharged, to secure close shooting; also, a device for slightly narrowing the bore at the muzzle for the same purpose.
- Derived terms
- haemoconcentrator, hemoconcentrator, microconcentrator, preconcentrator, superconcentrator