Pulsator

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any pulsating astronomical object
  2. 2
    A beater; a striker. dated
  3. 3
    That which beats or throbs in working. dated

    "Model washing-machines containing a large tank with a realistic pulsator, and a wringer with independently sprung rubber rollers."

  4. 4
    A pulsometer.
  5. 5
    A jigging machine used in the South African diamond industry.

Example

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"Model washing-machines containing a large tank with a realistic pulsator, and a wringer with independently sprung rubber rollers."

Etymology

From Latin pulsator.

Related phrases

south africa

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