evacuator
- noun
- /ɪˈvækjueɪtər/
- Specialized
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evacuador
- With the beam on continuous mode, a smoke evacuator is used in the left hand to remove the smoke plume, while the right hand holds the handpiece for tumor removal.
Examples
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The beam is delivered by the handpiece held in the right hand and a smoke evacuator in the left hand.
Academic text (1995) -
In the laboratory, the evacuator helped remove toxic fumes from the air.
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This is called the evacuator.
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The dentist used a evacuator to keep the area clear of smoke during the procedure.
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The chef employed a evacuator to eliminate steam and odors while cooking.
Synonyms
4
4.6
A machine that moves air to bring fresh air into a room
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1.9
A tool that moves air into or out of objects such as tires and balls
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7.2
A device that uses flowing water to suck air and make a vacuum for lab work
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3.6
A machine that removes air or gas from a closed space so there is almost no air left
A machine that removes air, gas, or fumes from a place
A tool or person that lets air out of things like tires
A machine or person that presses seeds to get oil
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Etymology
Evacuator comes from Latin parts e- 'out' and vacuus 'empty', the same root as evacuate and vacuum. So an evacuator is a tool or person that 'empties' a space by removing air, gas, or fluid.