dripper en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English drip Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English dripper From drip + -er.
Meanings
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(agent, form-of) Agent noun of drip: one who drips.
form of drip
- A dripping cake.
- An outlet in the microtubing used in drip irrigation.
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Synonym of drip tip.
However, there are actually two ways of delivering the tasty flavoring (and nicotine, if you’re into that) into your mouth using an atomizing method; you could use a tank, or you could use a dripper.
2018 March 1, Steven Kahn, “Drippers vs Tanks – Electronic Cigarettes”, in Gazette Review:The act of preparing a wick to vape, usually done by adding a few drops and soaking the wick in e-juice or taking a few pulls without heating the coil. This is not relevant for drippers/drip-style atomizers.
2015, Vaping 101: Everything You Need To Know:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| drippers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |