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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A device that uses a stream of high-pressure steam to induce flow in a lower pressure system
2. 2
   An injector, ejector, steam ejector, steam injector, eductor-jet pump or thermocompressor is a type of pump. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

eductor-jet pumpejectorinjectorsteam ejectorsteam injector

Etymology

From thermo- + compressor.

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