disposers

[dɪˈspoʊzərz]

noun

trituradores de lixo; pessoas que descartam

1. Devices that grind food waste into small particles for disposal through plumbing

The kitchen sink has one of the best garbage disposers on the market.

A pia da cozinha tem um dos melhores trituradores de lixo do mercado.

2. People or entities that discard or get rid of something

The disposers of hazardous materials must follow strict regulations.

Os responsáveis pelo descarte de materiais perigosos devem seguir regulamentações rigorosas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

trituradores de lixo

Most common term for the kitchen appliance

Rio de Janeiro

triturador

Shortened informal version

São Paulo

moedor de lixo

Alternative term meaning 'garbage grinder'

Portugal

trituradores de resíduos

More formal European Portuguese usage

down the drain

waste disposal system

garbage disposal unit

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