re·cu·per·a·tor
| \ -ˌrātə(r) \
plural -s see sense 2
Definition of recuperator
1
: one that recuperates
2
also plural recuperatores \
⸗ˌ⸗pərəˈtōr(ˌ)ēz
\
: a judge in ancient Rome originally appointed to hear cases involving foreigners
4
: a device for returning a gun into the firing position after recoil
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