Deactivator

//ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪtə(ɹ)// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any device used to deactivate something.
  2. 2
    A chamber filled with iron filings or other material used to remove excess oxygen or other substances from water.

Etymology

From deactivate + -or.

Related phrases

iron filings

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