"edulcorator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: edulcorators [plural]
Etymology: From edulcorate + -or, as it could be used to add small amounts of a sweetener. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|edulcorate|or}} edulcorate + -or Head templates: {{en-noun}} edulcorator (plural edulcorators)
  1. (historical) 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. Tags: historical Coordinate_terms: dropper, dropping bottle, pipette

Inflected forms

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