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Short for 'cotton engine', a device invented by Eli Whitney in 1793
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Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry in the 18th century.
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The cotton gin made it much easier to separate cotton fibers from seeds.
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Back in the day, the cotton gin was like a game-changer for farmers dealing with cotton crops.
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The cotton gin acted like a magic wand, transforming the way cotton was processed.