seeder

• Nom désignant une personne ou un dispositif qui sème, par exemple une machine pour semer des graines, un ustensile de cuisine pour retirer les pépins des fruits, ou une personne qui ensemence les nuages.

A noun referring to a person or device that seeds, such as a machine for sowing seeds, a kitchen tool for removing seeds from fruit, or a person who seeds clouds.

1. Cloud seederC1formalscientific

   A person who performs cloud seeding, a weather modification technique to induce precipitation.

   ensemenceur de nuages

   • The seeder released silver iodide into the clouds to encourage rainfall.
   • A team of seeders was dispatched to the drought-stricken region.
   • The seeder monitored the atmospheric conditions before starting the operation.

   Synonymesrainmaker

2. Mechanical seederB2formaltechnical

   A mechanical device used to sow grass seed or grain evenly over the ground.

   Semoir (mécanique)

   • The farmer used a seeder to plant wheat across the field.
   • A modern seeder can cover a large area in a short time.
   • The seeder was calibrated to distribute the seeds at the correct depth.

   Synonymesbroadcastersower

3. Kitchen seederB1informalculinary

   A kitchen utensil designed to remove seeds from fruits such as melons, pumpkins, or apples.

   dénoyauteur

   • She used a seeder to quickly remove the seeds from the pumpkin.
   • The seeder made it easy to prepare the fruit for the salad.
   • A good seeder can save a lot of time when cooking with seeded fruits.