pulsator en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin pulsator.
Meanings
- Any pulsating astronomical object
- (dated) A beater; a striker.
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(dated) A component that beats or throbs while working.
Model washing-machines containing a large tank with a realistic pulsator, and a wringer with independently sprung rubber rollers.
1971, Gwen White, Antique Toys And Their Background, page 201:
- A pulsometer.
- A jigging machine used in the South African diamond industry.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pulsators | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
electropulsator · rotopulsator