precipitron
noun
pre·cip·i·tron
prēˈsīpə‧ˌträn,
prə̇ˈs-
plural precipitrons
: an electrostatic air-cleaning apparatus that ionizes floating particles of dust, pollen, fumes, and smoke and then precipitates the particles on charged collecting elements usually in the form of plates
—formerly a U.S. registered trademark
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“Precipitron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precipitron. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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