SATURATOR


Meaning of SATURATOR in English

ˈsachəˌrād.ə(r), -ātə- noun

( -s )

Etymology: saturate (I) + -or

: one that saturates: 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 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

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