degritter

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noun

A device that degrits.

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Meanings

noundegritter (plural degritters)

plural degritters

  1. A device that degrits.

    The cyclone degritter uses a rapid spinning motion (centrifugal force) to separate the heavy inorganic solids or grit from the light organic solids.

    2010 August 30, Frank R. Spellman, Spellman's Standard Handbook for Wastewater Operators (3 Volume Set), CRC Press, →ISBN, page 202

Origin

From degrit + -er.

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degritter. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/degritter

MLA

“degritter.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/degritter. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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