noun
- a person or animal that defecates
- a device or apparatus used in industrial processes to remove impurities from liquids, especially in sugar refining
Usage: technical or medical context
Usage: technical; industrial
Examples
- The defecator in the sugar mill removes suspended particles from the juice.
- Industrial defecators are essential equipment in food processing plants.
- The defecation process uses a defecator to clarify the liquid before crystallization.