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saturator

American  
[sach-uh-ray-ter] / ˈsætʃ əˌreɪ tər /

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.


Etymology

Origin of saturator

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


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The saturator, which is the most important part of the apparatus, comprises a pump, a feed reservoir, and a sphere.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 514, November 7, 1885 by Various

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

From Optical Projection Part 1: Projection of Lantern Slides by Lewis Wright

The saturator, pump, and driving shaft are supported by a hollow base, in whose interior are placed a copper washer and the water-inlet controlled by a float-cock.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various

The course of the operation in the saturator may be followed by an inspection of the water level, n, seen at the front and side in Figs.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various

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

From Optical Projection Part 1: Projection of Lantern Slides by Lewis Wright

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