Extractors

/ɪkˈstrætərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of extractor; devices, tools, or people that extract or remove something.

Etymology

From 'extract' + '-or' (Latin suffix for agent or instrument) + '-s' (plural). The term became common in industrial and technical contexts in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Extractors are everywhere—you've got juice extractors, fume extractors in kitchens, corkscrew extractors, and even dental extractors—the word describes any tool designed to pull something out!

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