Meaning of the word separator in English
What does separator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
separator
US /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtər/
UK /ˈsɛpəreɪtə/
Noun
1.
a device or substance for separating components of a mixture
Example:
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The cream separator efficiently separated the milk into cream and skim milk.
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An oil-water separator is used to remove oil from wastewater.
2.
a line, mark, or object that separates two things
Example:
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A comma acts as a separator between items in a list.
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The river serves as a natural separator between the two countries.