saturator

[ sach-uh-rey-ter ]

noun

1. saturater.
2. Chemistry. a device for saturating an inert gas with the vapor of a volatile liquid by slowly bubbling the gas through it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saturator¹

First recorded in 1880–85; saturate + -or ²

Example Sentences

It is therefore usually necessary to return a saturator to the makers every now and again for repacking.

From Project Gutenberg

The only real danger with a modern saturator is not in using but in filling.

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