saturator

noun

sat·​u·​ra·​tor ˈsachəˌrātə(r) 

-ātə-

plural -s

: one that saturates: such as

a

: a tank containing sulfuric acid through which vapors are passed in the carbonization of coal to remove ammonia with the formation of ammonium sulfate

b

: humidifier sense 1

c

: a device for injecting water spray into heated compressed air to cool the air

d

: an operator of a machine for saturating roofing felt with hot asphalt

Word History

Etymology

saturate entry 1 + -or

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Rhymes for saturator

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• alligator
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