smoke eater
The term "smoke eater" is used both as a slang term for firefighters and as a technical term for devices that remove smoke from the air.
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Definition
B2Firefighting
(slang, historical)A firefighter, especially one who works in burning buildings.
Example
- The old smoke eater shared stories from his decades of service.
B2Technology
(technical)A device designed to remove smoke and other airborne particles from the air.
Example
- The factory installed a new smoke eater to improve air quality.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "smoke eater":
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