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stemmer

stemmer

9.1
A machine that removes stems from fruit like grapes or apples
  • noun
  • /ˈstɛmər/
  • Specialized
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  • The winery invested in a new stemmer to improve grape processing efficiency.

Examples

  • The stemmer efficiently removes stems from grapes.

  • Technicians maintain the stemmer regularly to prevent mechanical failure during harvest.

  • After passing through the stemmer, the apples were ready for further preparation.

  • Many wineries use a stemmer during the grape processing.

  • After passing through the stemmer, the apples were ready for further preparation.

  • The winery invested in a new stemmer to improve grape processing efficiency.

  • Many wineries use a stemmer during the grape processing.

Synonyms

huller
vsstemmer
1 7.4

A small hand tool that removes stems and cores from soft fruit like strawberries

is larger and operates in industrial processing rather than handheld use

Surface Forms

stemmer singular
stemmers plural

Morphology

stemmer = stem (transparent) = stem + er

Clear agentive/ instrumental formation: a machine that performs the action 'to stem' (remove stems).

Etymology

Stemmer for a machine follows the same idea: it is stem ('stalk') + -er as a tool. That is why a fruit or grape stemmer is a machine that removes the stalks from fruit.