aspiratingadj.
/ˈaspɪreɪtɪŋ/ That operates by aspiration or suction.
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a1884 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. Suppl. 51/2 Aspirating Filter, one in which the action is expedited by the withdrawal of air from beneath the filtering material.
a1884 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. Suppl. 51/2 Aspirating Winnowing Machine, one which draws air through the grain instead of blowing it.
1895 Catal. Surg. Instruments (Arnold & Sons) Aspirating Syringe, Aspirating Guarded Needle.
1902 Times 25 Sept. 3/4 The operation was performed with an aspirating needle.
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