English Explanatory Dictionary

edulcorator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device used to supply small quantities of liquid to any mixture, or to test tubes, etc. It was used by blowing into one tube inserted into a vial containing the liquid, forcing the liquid out another tube.

Word forms

edulcorator edulcorators

Etymology

From edulcorate + -or, as it could be used to add small amounts of a sweetener.

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