dropper
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drop·per

noun \ˈdrä-pər\

Definition of DROPPER

1
: one that drops
2
: a short glass tube fitted with a rubber bulb and used to measure liquids by drops —called also eyedropper, medicine dropper
drop·per·ful \-ˌfl\ noun

Examples of DROPPER

  1. He put drops in his eyes with a dropper.

First Known Use of DROPPER

circa 1700

drop·per

noun \ˈdräp-ər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DROPPER

: a short glass tube fitted with a rubber bulb and used to measure liquids by drops—called also eyedropper, medicine dropper
drop·per·ful \-ˌfl\ (audio pronunciation) noun

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