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applicator|ˈæplɪkeɪtə(r)|
[a. L. *applicātor, n. of agent f. applicāre to apply.]
He who (obs.) or that which applies; spec. an instrument for medical application. Also attrib.
1659Gauden Tears of Ch. 494 (D.) Such quacking applications and applicators as are no way apt for the work. 1876Bartholow Mat. Med. (1879) 217 The solid caustic may be quickly brushed over the mucous membrane, or a concentrated solution may be applied with a suitable ‘applicator.’ 1909Westm. Gaz. 29 Jan. 1/2 Mr. Hartigan..had invented a radium applicator. 1959Woman's Own 20 June 52/1 (Advt.), The only home perm lotion in a tube with its own easy-to-use applicator-tip. 1962Listener 10 May 831/3 This can be spread with a synthetic sponge applicator. |