extractor
/ɪkˈstræktər/
noun
- A device or machine that removes or pulls something out, especially air, liquid, or a solid substance.
- A juice extractor separates the liquid from the pulp of fruits and vegetables.
- The mechanic used a bolt extractor to remove the stripped screw.
- The kitchen has a powerful extractor fan above the stove to remove smoke and odors.
- A person or thing that extracts something, such as information or a substance.
- The data extractor compiled all the customer records from the database.
- The museum hired a fossil extractor to carefully remove the dinosaur bones from the rock.
- In the lab, the extractor carefully collected the essential oils from the plant leaves.