macerator

/ˈmæsəˌreɪtər/
noun
  1. A device or machine used to macerate, especially in industrial or laboratory settings.
    • The macerator in the waste disposal unit grinds food scraps into small pieces.
    • The winery uses a large macerator to crush and soak the grapes before fermentation.
    • In the pharmaceutical lab, a macerator is used to break down plant material for extraction.
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