saturator
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Chemistry. a device for saturating an inert gas with the vapor of a volatile liquid by slowly bubbling the gas through it.
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Origin of saturator
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More precise directions are usually sent out by the makers, and as the various patterns of saturator in use are pretty numerous, it would be useless here to attempt more detailed instructions for working.
From Optical Projection Part 1: Projection of Lantern Slides by Wright, Lewis
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 Wright, Lewis
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 Wright, Lewis
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