remover

[ ri-moo-ver ]

/ rɪˈmu vər /

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a person or thing that removes.

Law. the transfer of a case from one court to another, as by a writ of error.

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On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

First recorded in 1585–95; remove + -er¹

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Powerful stain removers to fight tough blemishes|PopSci Commerce Team|January 6, 2021|Popular Science
According to NPD Group, January-October saw a 38% year-over-year sales decline in makeup remover wipes, a 47% sales decline in facial cleansing wipes and a 12% sales decline in deodorant wipes.
What happened to beauty’s on-the-go wipes brands in 2020?|jim cooper|December 29, 2020|Digiday
One could argue that the removers had no right to remove the object.
Who's Really to Blame for the Monolith Shitshow|Mark Sundeen|December 4, 2020|Outside Online
Instantly, a dozen makeup assistants are cleaning up each girl with makeup-remover pads.
New York Fashion Week: Backstage at Marchesa|Isabel Wilkinson, Kevin Tachman|February 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Remover is quickly located, and she gets an emergency pedicure from an assistant.
Backstage at Vera Wang|Isabel Wilkinson|September 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Jimmy says Jones minimus is a very good pig-remover, and he thinks it must be a gift with him.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, May 16, 1917.|Various
Then she took out some make-up remover wipes and went to work on her face and fingernails.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
"Wrinkle remover, beauty restorer," said Taterleg, not moving forward an inch upon his way.
The Duke Of Chimney Butte|G. W. Ogden
The effectiveness of burning varies with the composition of the remover, but it also depends upon conditions being favorable.
Farmers' Bulletin 1889 - Fireplaces and Chimneys|Arthur H. Senner
Before a remover is used, the fire must be put in good condition with a substantial body of hot fuel on top.
Farmers' Bulletin 1889 - Fireplaces and Chimneys|Arthur H. Senner