Category:Separator

Sep"a*ra`tor, n. Etym: [l.]

Defn: one who, or that which, separates. Specifically: (a) (steam boilers) a device for depriving steam of particles of Water mixed with it. (b) (mining) an apparatus for sorting pulverized ores into grades, or Separating them from gangue. (c) (weaving)

Defn: an instrument used for spreading apart the threads of the warp In the loom, etc.