extractor

/ɪkˈstræktər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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