regenerator

American  

[ri-jen-uh-ray-ter] / rɪˈdʒɛn əˌreɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that regenerates.

2. (in a regenerative furnace) a chamber filled with checkerwork that is repeatedly heated by exhaust gases in order to heat air that is passed through it.

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Etymology

Origin of regenerator

First recorded in 1730–40; regenerate + -or ²

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Example Sentences

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regenerator

I mean, even on Star Trek a dermal regenerator could only do so much.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 11, 2018

That solution is pumped to a regenerator, or stripper, which heats the amine and releases the CO2.

From New York Times ● Jan. 2, 2017

A regenerator made of crimped steel wire between the hot & cold spaces keeps heat from being wasted by the moving air.

From Time Magazine Archive

The exhaled air is therefore led down a pipe to the regenerator, where it comes into contact with several trays of caustic soda, a chemical which has a great affinity for carbonic acid.

From Marvels of Scientific Invention An Interesting Account in Non-technical Language of the Invention of Guns, Torpedoes, Submarine Mines, Up-to-date Smelting, Freezing, Colour Photography, and many other recent Discoveries of Science by Thomas W. Corbin

The observations and calculations of Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer, born in 1546, continued over many years, were of the highest value, and secured for him the title of regenerator of practical astronomy.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

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