paragraph 1 adj. Applicable to the one that separates. m. It applies to the one who has the office to set aside certain things. The one that separates wool by its qualities. The one that separates some cattle from others for different objects. The one that in the paper mills separates the different kinds of rags. (Cuba) The one that is dedicated to separate the leaves of the tobacco according to its quality. 2 Any utensil to separate. Copper capsule designed to purify golden groves by treating them with strong water. Retorta in which the silver separates from the acids in which it is dissolved. Silver and gold general subdivision. Official of the casas de moneda of ancient Mexico.