ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pulsator

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pulsator is a noun meaning (astronomy) Any pulsating astronomical object.

Meaning

(astronomy) Any pulsating astronomical object.

More Meanings

  1. (engineering, dated) That which beats or throbs in working.
  2. A pulsometer.
  3. (mining) A jigging machine used in the South African diamond industry.
  4. (dated) A beater; a striker.

Example Sentences

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

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