drip-feed
drip-feed · drip-feeds
A device for dispensing liquids in a slow, regular stream of drops or very small…A device for dispensing liquids in a slow, regular stream of drops or very small quantities.
Meaning
2 sensesA device for dispensing liquids in a slow, regular stream of drops or very small quantities.
(especially)A device for dripping nutrients or drugs directly into a patient's bloodstream.
Forms
plural: drip-feedsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedintravenous drip
See also
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