concentrator
noun
con·cen·tra·tor
ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-tər 
: one that concentrates: such as
a
: an industrial plant that produces concentrates from ores
b
: a mirror or group of mirrors that focus sunlight for use as an energy source
c
: a device in a computer network that collects data from separate low-volume transmission channels and retransmits it over a single high-volume channel
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The panel achieved 36 percent conversion efficiency under concentrator standard testing conditions (CSTC) that control for factors that can impact the results, including irradiance (the amount of sunlight reaching the panel), ambient temperature, and windspeed.
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025
Union leader Amador Pantoja said copper extraction operations have stopped at El Teniente in the wake of the collapse, but noted that Codelco is still operating its concentrator and smelter, according to Reuters.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Since the person who was in the room where the fire originated died in the blaze, authorities said the two most likely causes were a mechanical failure involving the oxygen concentrator or improper use or disposal of smoking materials.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
With four smart modes (cool, gentle, fast, and style) and magnetic attachments like a diffuser and concentrator, the Zuvi puts you in control.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 July 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025
Union leader Amador Pantoja said copper extraction operations have stopped at El Teniente in the wake of the collapse, but noted that Codelco is still operating its concentrator and smelter, according to Reuters.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Since the person who was in the room where the fire originated died in the blaze, authorities said the two most likely causes were a mechanical failure involving the oxygen concentrator or improper use or disposal of smoking materials.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
With four smart modes (cool, gentle, fast, and style) and magnetic attachments like a diffuser and concentrator, the Zuvi puts you in control.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for concentrator
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“Concentrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concentrator. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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