1. Plural of depurator; devices, substances, or organisms that remove impurities or contaminants from a liquid or system.
Usage: Often used in technical, scientific, or industrial contexts; Common in water treatment and aquaculture
2. In aquaculture, organisms (such as shellfish) that filter and clean water by consuming suspended particles and microorganisms.
Usage: Specialized usage in marine biology and shellfish farming

Examples

• Water treatment plants use depurators to remove sediment and bacteria from drinking water.
• Oysters and mussels act as natural depurators in coastal ecosystems.
• The aquaculture facility installed several depurators to maintain water quality in the tanks.
• Modern depurators can eliminate harmful chemicals from industrial wastewater.
• Shellfish depurators are essential for improving water clarity in polluted harbors.
• The system relies on multiple depurators working in sequence to achieve the desired purity level.