pulsator

noun

pul·​sa·​tor ˈpəl-ˌsā-tər How to pronounce pulsator (audio)
ˌpəl-ˈsā-
: something that beats or throbs in working

Word History

Etymology

pulsate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pulsator was in 1890

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Cite this Entry

“Pulsator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulsator. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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