eliminator

[ ih-lim-uh-ney-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that eliminates.
2. Also called battery eliminator. a device that operates from a power line to supply current and voltage to a circuit designed to be operated by a battery.

Other Words From

• e·lim·i·na·to·ry [ih-, lim, -, uh, -n, uh, -tawr-ee], adjective
• non·e·lim·i·na·to·ry adjective
• pre·e·lim·i·na·tor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eliminator¹

First recorded in 1880–85; eliminate + -or ²

Example Sentences

This powerful odor eliminator is ideal for banishing unpleasant odors brought about by cat litter, shoes, food, and the other microbes that come with them.

From Popular-Science

Options like Hard Floor Tough Mess & Odor Eliminator, Area Rug formula, Multi-Surface pet formula, and more give you extra control over your clean-up.

From Popular-Science

But the blood is now known to be but a food and oxygen carrier, and an eliminator of used-up products.

From Project Gutenberg

We are, therefore, entitled to say that no other eliminator of uric acid can be compared with it.

From Project Gutenberg

"That is called hypo-eliminator," said Trent as Mr. Cupples uncorked and smelled at one of the bottles.

From Project Gutenberg

The most powerful aid to the human system, and the most perfect eliminator known to man is heat.

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