Concentrator Meaning
/ˈkɑnsəˌntreɪtˈɔr/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who concentrates.
nounA hub.
Sentence Examples
The solar concentrator harnessed the sun's energy.
A concentrator is used in solar panels.
The mining operation uses a centrifugal concentrator to extract gold.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ore ____ uses a spinning drum to separate heavy minerals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The processing plant uses a solar ____ to capture energy from sunlight.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English concentrate English -or English concentrator From concentrate + -or.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Experienced classroom teachers are well acquainted with the attention-seeker, the shy girl, the aggressive boy, the poor concentrator, the slow student […]"
— 1960, Dissertation Abstracts, volume 20, page 4007:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ore ____ uses a spinning drum to separate heavy minerals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The processing plant uses a solar ____ to capture energy from sunlight.