extractor
noun
ex·trac·tor
ik-ˈstrak-tər 
: one that extracts
especially
: the mechanism in a firearm that dislodges a spent cartridge from the chamber
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Tow hooks are embedded in the front and rear of the vehicle, and functional air extractors are intended for high-pressure environments.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 May 2024
Microwave ovens: Control the cooking time, power level, mode, and extractor fan and light (where applicable) and send notifications.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 May 2024
Besides extractor tools, there are practices that can help wave goodbye to your blackheads.
—Andrea Jordan and Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 31 July 2023
Using too much pressure can damage skin, while overusing the extractor can actually backfire, stripping skin and kicking oil production into overdrive.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 May 2024
Microwave ovens: Control the cooking time, power level, mode, and extractor fan and light (where applicable) and send notifications.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 May 2024
Besides extractor tools, there are practices that can help wave goodbye to your blackheads.
—Andrea Jordan and Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 31 July 2023
Using too much pressure can damage skin, while overusing the extractor can actually backfire, stripping skin and kicking oil production into overdrive.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
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extractor
noun
ex·trac·tor
ik-ˈstrak-tər
ˈek-ˌstrak-
ˈek-ˌstrak-
1
: an instrument used in extraction (as of a tooth)
2
: an apparatus for extracting substances by means of solvents
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