saturator
[ sach-uh-rey-ter ]
/ ˈsætʃ əˌreɪ tər /
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noun
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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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Example sentences from the Web for saturator
It is therefore usually necessary to return a saturator to the makers every now and again for repacking.
Optical Projection|Lewis WrightThe only real danger with a modern saturator is not in using but in filling.
Optical Projection|Lewis Wright