applicator

[ ap-li-key-ter ]

noun
  1. a simple device, as a rod, spatula, or the like, for applying medication, cosmetics, glue, or any other substance not usually touched with the fingers.

Origin of applicator

1
1650–60; applicate (see applicative) + -or2

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applicator

/ (ˈæplɪˌkeɪtə) /


noun
  1. a device, such as a spatula or rod, for applying a medicine, glue, etc

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