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separator

[ˈsɛpəreɪtər]

separator Definition

  • 1a thing that divides or keeps apart two or more people, groups, or things
  • 2a symbol or character used to separate items of data in a list

Using separator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "separator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The separator between the two lanes of traffic is a solid white line.

  • Example

    The separator in the spreadsheet is a comma.

  • Example

    The separator between the kitchen and living room is a half-wall.

separator Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for separator

Phrases with separator

  • oil-water separator

    a device used to separate oil and water from industrial wastewater

    Example

    The factory installed an oil-water separator to reduce pollution.

  • a device used to separate magnetic materials from non-magnetic ones

    Example

    The recycling plant uses a magnetic separator to sort metal from plastic.

  • a device that separates substances of different densities using centrifugal force

    Example

    The lab technician used a centrifugal separator to isolate the protein from the other components of the sample.

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Summary: separator in Brief

A 'separator' [ˈsɛpəreɪtər] is a device or symbol that divides or keeps apart two or more people, groups, or things. It can be a physical object like a wall or line, or a symbol like a comma or hyphen. Examples include the separator between traffic lanes, or the separator in a spreadsheet. Phrases include 'oil-water separator,' 'magnetic separator,' and 'centrifugal separator.'