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aspirator a device employing suction, such as a jet pump or one for removing fluids from a body cavity aspirator [′as·pə‚rād·ər] (engineering) Any instrument or apparatus that utilizes a vacuum to draw up gases or granular materials. (mining engineering) A device made of wire gauze, of cloth, or of a fibrous mass held between pieces of meshed material and used to cover the mouth and nose to keep dusts from entering the lungs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Positive-pressure and vacuum conveying systems, fans, filters, diverter valves, airlocks, cyclones, Dust Duct, Speed Spout, and Multi Aspirator air classifiers. Aspirator collections yielded 658 mosquitoes of 16 species, of which 474 were Ae. The seals, which are designed to seal inflation valve aspirators after full inflate volume is reached, are molded from silicone, a high performance elastomer said to be capable of withstanding temperature extremes of -60 to +400[degrees]F. |
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