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Vinony

separator

noun

  1. device that separates fluids of different densities
  2. permeable membrane placed between the anode and cathode of an electrochemical cell
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtəɹ/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *s(w)é Latin sē- Proto-Indo-European *perh₃-der. Latin parō Latin sēparō Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin sēparātorbor. English separator Borrowed from Latin sēparātor.

  1. An object located between two or more things and hence separating them.

    “When applying polish, always use toe separators to keep toes apart.”

  2. A device for removing one substance from another, such as cream from milk.
  3. One who separates; an agent performing the action of separating.

    “Death, the mystery, the great separator of friend from friend and loved one from loved one”