separatory

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adjective
  1. 1

    Used to separate.

noun
  1. 1

    (obsolete, chemistry) An apparatus used in separating, such as a separating funnel.

  2. 2

    (obsolete, surgery) A surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium.