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remover

American  
[ri-moo-ver] / rɪˈmu vər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that removes.

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


Etymology

Origin of remover

First recorded in 1585–95; remove + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Finally upgraded from its Lightning predecessor, this model features real-time auto-leveling and a background-noise remover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

“These are little bombs” he said, surveying cans of paint remover scattered next to garbage bags in the driveway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

These microbes are known to contaminate white wine, causing spoilage and unpleasant odors, including nail polish remover, geranium and "mousy" odors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

While sitting in the warehouse, awaiting Amazon associates who would unpack and send the product back out of the facility, chemicals in the mold remover were eating through a plastic container.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

“One man’s junk makes another man’s fortune. It’s amazing what you can do with a little rust remover and some elbow grease.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon