I. -_ləˌtōrē, -ȯr-, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: New Latin circulatorium, from Latin circulatus + -orium -ory
chemistry , obsolete : a vessel (as a pelican) in which to circulate liquids
II. adjective
Etymology: probably from New Latin circulatorius, from Latin circulatus + -orius -ory — more at circulate
1. : of or relating to circulation (as of the blood, air, or traffic) : causing or concerned in circulation
2. chemistry , obsolete : of or relating to the process of circulating liquids