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Cottrell Precipitator

Description:

A Cottrell precipitator, also known as an electrostatic precipitator, is an environmental control device used to remove pollutants, such as dust, smoke, and particulate matter, from industrial exhaust gases. It operates by utilizing an electric field to electrically charge the particles and then collecting them on negatively charged plates or tubes.

Sense 1:

As a noun, a Cottrell precipitator refers to the equipment used for particle separation in industrial processes.

Example Sentence 1: The factory installed a Cottrell precipitator to comply with environmental regulations.

Example Sentence 2: The efficiency of the Cottrell precipitator greatly improved the air quality in the area.

Sense 2:

As a verb, to Cottrell precipitate means to remove pollutants from exhaust gases using an electrostatic precipitator.

Example Sentence 1: The company decided to Cottrell precipitate their emissions to reduce their carbon footprint.

Example Sentence 2: The environmental engineers recommended Cottrell precipitating the smokestack emissions to mitigate air pollution.

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