separator
noun
sep·a·ra·tor
ˈse-pə-ˌrā-tər 
ˈse-ˌprā-tər
: one that separates
especially
: a device for separating liquids of different specific gravities (such as cream from milk) or liquids from solids
Examples of separator in a Sentence
the toddler insisted on a dinner plate with separators so that different foods would never touch one another
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One potential separator in Jensen’s favor — especially if Utah has its eyes on what BYU is doing down the road — is his international experience.
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Obviously, this process will require a lot of infrastructure, like harvesters, separators, high-temperature reaction chambers, and more.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025
Sasaki said in his introductory press conference last week that the Dodgers' stable ownership situation was the most impressive separator between Los Angeles and the other two finalists in his group of three: the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The whole league is wary of placing too much emphasis on regular-season results — experience has shown to be a great separator come playoff time.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Obviously, this process will require a lot of infrastructure, like harvesters, separators, high-temperature reaction chambers, and more.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025
Sasaki said in his introductory press conference last week that the Dodgers' stable ownership situation was the most impressive separator between Los Angeles and the other two finalists in his group of three: the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The whole league is wary of placing too much emphasis on regular-season results — experience has shown to be a great separator come playoff time.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/separator. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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separator
noun
sep·a·ra·tor
ˈsep-ə-ˌrāt-ər
: one that separates
especially
: a device for separating liquids (as cream from milk) of different densities or liquids from solids
Medical Definition
separator
noun
sep·a·ra·tor
ˈsep-(ə-)ˌrāt-ər
: one that separates: as
a
: a device for separating liquids of different specific gravities (as cream from milk) or liquids from solids
b
: a dental appliance for separating adjoining teeth to give access to their surfaces
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