macerator
/ˈmæsəˌreɪtər/
noun
- 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.