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aspirator
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as·pi·ra·tor  (sp-rtr)
n.
1. A device for removing liquids or gases by suction, especially an instrument that uses suction to remove substances, such as mucus or serum, from a body cavity.
2. A suction pump used to create a partial vacuum.

aspirator [ˈæspɪˌreɪtə]
n
(Engineering / General Engineering) a device employing suction, such as a jet pump or one for removing fluids from a body cavity
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aspiratoraspirator - a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid
pump - a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction


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Each morning, mosquitoes were collected from the floors, walls, and ceilings of rooms, verandas, and nets with aspirators and torches.
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