Ejector

/ɪˈdʒɛktər/ noun

Definition

A device or mechanism that forces something out or throws something away with power.

Etymology

From Latin 'ejectus,' the past participle of 'eicere'—'e-' (out) + 'iacere' (to throw). The -or suffix denotes an agent or mechanism that performs the action.

Kelly Says

Fighter pilots have ejector seats that can accelerate them from 0 to 200 mph in less than a second—they're so powerful that pilots have to be specially trained to withstand the physical forces!

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