noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person or device that purifies (by removing impurities).
2. 2
   an apparatus for removing impurities wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abstergentcatharticclarifiercleanercleaning agentcleaning solvent

Example

More examples

"It looks like some kind of air purifier."

Etymology

From purify + -er.

Related phrases

air purifierexhaust purifierwater purifier

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