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Electrostatic Precipitator

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

An electrostatic precipitator is a device used to remove particulate matter from industrial exhaust gases by using an electric charge to attract and collect the particles.

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