Pronunciation

/smoʊk iːtər/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A smoke eater is a device or system designed to remove smoke, fumes, and other airborne pollutants from a space, typically used in firefighting, industrial, or commercial settings.

Examples

1. “The smoke eater quickly cleared the air after the fire was extinguished.”

2. “The factory installed several smoke eaters to maintain air quality for its workers.”

Synonyms

1. Smoke extractor

2. Air purifier

Antonyms

1. Smoke emitter

2. Air polluter

Additional Information

Smoke eaters may use various technologies such as HEPA filters, activated carbon filters, or electrostatic precipitators to clean the air and improve indoor air quality.