"incrustator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: incrustators [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} incrustator (plural incrustators)
  1. (archaic) A device for preventing the buildup of sediment in a boiler. Tags: archaic Synonyms: anti-incrustator
    Sense id: en-incrustator-en-noun-7o1HigIE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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