edulcorator
edulcorator · edulcorators
A device used to supply small quantities of liquid to any mixture, or to test tubes, etcA device used to supply small quantities of liquid to any mixture, or to test tubes, etc. It was used by blowing into one tube inserted into a vial containing the liquid, forcing the liquid out another tube.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A device used to supply small quantities of liquid to any mixture, or to test tubes, etc. It was used by blowing into one tube inserted into a vial containing the liquid, forcing the liquid out another tube.
Origin
From edulcorate + -or, as it could be used to add small amounts of a sweetener.From edulcorate + -or, as it could be used to add small amounts of a sweetener.
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Forms
plural: edulcorators| Singular | edulcorator |
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