autospray

noun — 2 senses

autospray

noun

Etymology From auto- + spray.

1

Automatic spraying.

  • They should provide a spray whenever the belt is running, using autospray units. Water should be sparingly used so that there are no problems with belt slip or the build-up of the sludge.1986, V. S. Vutukuri, R. D. Lama, Environmental Engineering in Mines, page 193:
2

Medicine, Sciences Obsolete A medicine provided in the form of a spray for topical application.

  • Under the head of "Kelene" also comes that of another achievement, and that is our medical autosprays, a convenient and effective method of applying antiseptics and other external medicaments in a fine state of division […]1900, Kansas Pharmaceutical Association, Proceedings, page 54:

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