Meaning of the word extruder in English

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extruder

US /ɪkˈstruːdər/
UK /ɪkˈstruːdə/

Noun

a machine that forces material through a die to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile

Example:
The plastic sheets are produced using a large industrial extruder.
A 3D printer uses a small extruder to lay down layers of material.
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