A lemon juicer (specifically a handheld squeezer) works by using leverage to efficiently extract juice from a lemon or lime.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
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Preparation: A lemon or lime is typically cut in half.
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Placement: One half of the lemon/lime is placed inside the juicer. The cut side faces down towards the holes in the bottom half of the juicer.
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Squeezing: The user then closes the juicer, which hinges together, applying pressure to the lemon/lime half.
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Extraction: The applied pressure forces the juice out of the fruit and through the holes in the bottom half of the juicer, while simultaneously trapping seeds and pulp.
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Collection: The extracted juice is then collected for use.
Essentially, the lemon juicer acts as a lever and a strainer in one tool, making it much easier and less messy to juice lemons and limes compared to squeezing them by hand.
