pulsator

[ puhl-sey-ter, puhl-sey- ]

noun
  1. something that pulsates, beats, or throbs.

Origin of pulsator

1
First recorded in 1650–60, pulsator is from the Latin word pulsātor one who strikes a lyre. See pulsate, -tor

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British Dictionary definitions for pulsator

pulsator

/ (pʌlˈseɪtə) /


noun
  1. a device that stimulates rhythmic motion of a body; a vibrator

  2. any pulsating machine, device, or part

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