expeller
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- noun
- /ɪkˈspɛlər/
- Specialized
- expeller-pressed oil
- expeller pressed
- expeller-pressed sunflower
Examples
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Not only is Tofurky a healthy alternative to meat, Tofurky products are also made with expeller-pressed canola oil and are hexane-free, ensuring a 'clean label' promise and a safe, delicious meal.
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The expeller is a crucial device in the oil industry, effectively forcing natural oils from seeds.
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An expeller uses mechanical pressure to extract oil from various seeds and nuts.
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Many health-conscious consumers prefer products that list expeller as the method of extraction.
Synonyms
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A machine or tool that removes something, for example honey from combs
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A tool used to take something out of its place
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A person or machine that lets electricity flow out
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A tool that moves stuck things by pushing or pulling
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Something or someone that causes another thing to be released
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A tool that removes liquids or gases from a place
A person who forces someone out of a job or role
A person who removes troublemakers from a bar or club
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Etymology
Expeller comes from ex- 'out' and pell 'push', the same root you meet in expel and propeller. So an expeller is a person or device that 'pushes out' something, like a machine that forces oil from seeds.