splitter

noun split·ter \ˈspli-tər\

: a device that divides or splits something (such as wood or electronic signals)

Full Definition of SPLITTER

: one that splits

: one who classifies organisms into numerous named groups based on relatively minor variations or characters — compare lumper

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