concentrator

noun — 4 senses

concentrator

noun

Etymology From concentrate + -or.

1

One who concentrates.

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2

Communications, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Telecommunications A hub.

3

Business, Mining An apparatus for the separation of dry comminuted ore, by exposing it to intermittent puffs of air.

4

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

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