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vacuum cleaner, mechanical device using a draft of air to remove dust, loose dirt, or other particulate matter from dry surfaces. It is especially useful on highly textured surfaces, such as carpets and upholstery, that are difficult to clean by wiping or brushing. Usually, an electrically powered fan is used to produce a zone in which the air pressure is below atmospheric pressure, causing a draft of air to flow through the material to be cleaned, carrying the small particles with it. The draft passes through a filter bag which traps the particles, and the flow of air is then discharged back into the atmosphere. In some machines the electric motor and wiring are sealed so that wet surfaces can be cleaned safely. vacuum cleaner [′vak·yəm ‚klē·nər] (mechanical engineering) An electrically powered mechanical appliance for the dry removal of dust and loose dirt from rugs, fabrics, and other surfaces. 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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Also, Ruby is more sympathetic than usual here, though Max still manages to claim a final triumph: after she sets up a Trail of Toast crumbs and catches the ants in the Vacuum cleaner, Max hears them enjoying cake and toast ("Yum"), shakes them out, and lets them go home to sleep ("ZZZZZ Workers should wet-clean and use a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter (see next item). butter prices were more than double the world price, creating a vacuum cleaner effect sucking in butter imports. |
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