variator

noun

var·​i·​a·​tor
-ēˌātə(r)
plural -s
: one that variates
a speed variator
specifically : a joint that compensates for variations in length due to temperature changes : expansion joint

Word History

Etymology

Latin variatus + English -or

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“Variator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variator. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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