Aspirator

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A pump which draws gas through a liquid.
  2. 2
    a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid wordnet
  3. 3
    A pump for removing gases or liquids.
  4. 4
    A pooter (device for collecting insects).

Synonyms

All synonyms
apparatuschemical apparatuscorkscrewcrowbarcrucibleinstrument

Etymology

From aspirate + -or.

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