purifier  /ˈpjʊ rə ˌfaɪ ər/ ? Meaning of "purifier"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) an apparatus for removing impurities

Usage(s):

  1. The potassium permanganate, normally used as a water purifier, came from China, which is the world's leading producer.
  2. Kamen's current projects include a water purifier and a power generator that is about as big as a washing machine.

Quotes

  1. "Now that shipments of our recently improved, state-of-the-art UV-400 air purifier are about to arrive at our shipment depot in Boston, we have seen consumer interest spike, and the increased commitment and growth within our distribution network...
    on Jun 23, 2010 By: John Lennon Source: MarketWatch (press release)

  2. "Eighty percent of all the diseases you could name would be wiped out if you just gave people clean water," says Kamen. "The water purifier makes 1,000 liters of clean water a day, and we don't care what goes into it. And the power generator...
    on Feb 16, 2006 By: Dean Kamen Source: CNNMoney.com

  3. "Some residents have been told by these traders that they will be drinking recycled water within two weeks in a bid to convince them to buy a water purifier," says Keech. "This is simply wrong. It is a blatant lie being used by these traders...
    on Mar 28, 2007 By: Margaret Keech Source: Blues Country Magazine

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