dropper
|drop-per|
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🇺🇸
/ˈdrɑːpər/
🇬🇧
/ˈdrɒpə/
liquid dispenser
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dropper' originates from the English word 'drop,' combined with the suffix '-er,' indicating an agent noun.
Historical Evolution
'drop' transformed into 'dropper' in Middle English, indicating a tool or person that drops.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who drops,' but over time it evolved to also mean a tool for dispensing drops.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small tube with a rubber bulb at one end, used to measure out drops of liquid.
The chemist used a dropper to add the solution to the test tube.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45