pulsator
nounEtymology From Latin pulsator.
1
Astronomy, Natural sciences Any pulsating astronomical object
2
Dated A beater; a striker.
3
Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Dated A component that beats or throbs while working.
- Model washing-machines containing a large tank with a realistic pulsator, and a wringer with independently sprung rubber rollers.1971, Gwen White, Antique Toys And Their Background, page 201:
4
A pulsometer.
- Derived terms
- electropulsator, rotopulsator
- Related terms
- pulsar