extractor

/ɛkˈstrækɾər/

/ɛkˈstræktə/

Other forms: extractors

Definitions of extractor

1. noun

   a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector
   synonyms: cartridge extractor, cartridge remover

   type of:

   mechanism

   device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
2. noun

   an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
   types:

   forceps

   an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)

   lion-jaw forceps

   a type of forceps

   mouse-tooth forceps

   a type of forceps

   type of:

   instrument

   a device that requires skill for proper use
3. noun

   an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
   synonyms: centrifuge, separator

   types:

   haematocrit, hematocrit

   a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood

   ultracentrifuge

   a high speed centrifuge used to determine the relative molecular masses of large molecules in high polymers and proteins

   type of:

   apparatus, setup

   equipment designed to serve a specific function