concentrator

noun

con·​cen·​tra·​tor ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-tər How to pronounce concentrator (audio)
: one that concentrates: such as
a
: an industrial plant that produces concentrates from ores
b
: a mirror or group of mirrors that focus sunlight for use as an energy source
c
: a device in a computer network that collects data from separate low-volume transmission channels and retransmits it over a single high-volume channel

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Treating this salty wastewater is expensive and energy-intensive, so much of it is usually discarded because processing the brine at concentrators costs too much. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 The Supersonic™ Travel comes with a styling concentrator attachment that works well for polished, event-ready styles. — Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Dyson also includes three attachments, including a conical barrel, a diffuser designed for waves and curls, and a blade concentrator. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026 The straight and wavy FlexStyle comes with two auto-wrap curlers, an oval brush, a paddle brush, and a styling concentrator that directs airflow to smaller sections to dry your hair quickly and add volume at the roots. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrator

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of concentrator was in 1833

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“Concentrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concentrator. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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