Definition

A machine that crushes or grinds materials, such as roots or coffee berries, into a soft, pulpy substance.

Example

The factory uses a pulper to process the coffee beans before roasting them.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a pulper in action at the coffee shop?

No, I haven't! What does it do exactly?

It removes the fleshy pulp from coffee beans to make the brewing process easier.

That sounds interesting! I should pay more attention next time I visit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pulper → It is formed from "pulp" (from Latin *pulpam*, meaning soft or fleshy part) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A pulper is a person or machine that processes or reduces something to pulp, typically in the context of food or paper production.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who turns things into a soft, mushy state ('pulp') — that's what a pulper does.

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