Stentor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stentor is a noun meaning A person with a powerful or stentorian voice.
Meaning
A person with a powerful or stentorian voice.
More Meanings
- Any protozoan of the genus Stentor.
- A part of the amplification system of a carillon.
- A howler monkey.
Example Sentences
When the stentors become too numerous it is a simple matter to subdivide the culture and add the requisite amount of spring water to each culture.
The unit is completely automatic in operation and tower stentors, matching the power output of the amplifier, are provided for roof or tower mounting.
Ere long a solitary amœba and stentor were found engaged in a struggle, which continued for some time with varying success, finally ending with the escape of the latter.
It can be an irritant even for humans and is certainly toxic to tiny animals like stentor. He added carmine to the water tank in which the stentor was living, and simply watched to see what happened.
Word Forms
- stentors
Related Words
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