aspirator
aspirator Lexical Profile
aspirator Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A medical instrument used to draw fluids, air, or other biological substances from a body cavity or wound using suction.
"The surgeon relied on the aspirator to keep the operating field clear of excess blood."
An apparatus that uses a vacuum to move air, liquids, or granular materials, frequently used in laboratory, industrial, or agricultural settings.
"The lab technician connected the aspirator to the water faucet to create a partial vacuum for the filtration process."
A device used by field biologists and entomologists to collect small insects by drawing them into a secure container through a tube via suction.
"Using an aspirator, the entomologist carefully collected the delicate fruit flies without damaging their wings."
• Rhymes for aspirator
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'aspirare' (to breathe upon or into) combined with the agent suffix '-or'. It emerged in the mid-19th century to describe medical and mechanical suction devices.