Definition

A device or machine that removes oil from seeds or other materials, often used in the production of cooking oil.

Example

The expeller efficiently extracted oil from the sunflower seeds.

Conversation

Have you seen how they use an expeller to extract oil from seeds?

Yeah, it's pretty interesting how it works!

I read that it also produces oil cake, which can be used for animal feed.

Exactly! It's a great way to use every part of the seed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expeller → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "pellere" (meaning to drive). The word "expeller" refers to something that drives out or forces something to leave.

Memory Tip

Think of something that drives something 'out' ('ex-') — that's why an expeller is something that forces something to leave.

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