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Applicator: meaning, definitions and examples

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applicator

 

[ หˆรฆplษชหŒkeษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A tool or device used to apply or spread a substance such as ointment or lotion onto a surface, typically the skin.

Synonyms

applier, dispenser, spreader

Examples of usage

  • The nurse used an applicator to apply the medication to the patient's wound.
  • The applicator allows for precise application of the cream.
Context #2 | Noun

cosmetic

An instrument, brush, or tool used to apply makeup or beauty products to the face or body.

Synonyms

brush, sponge, wand

Examples of usage

  • She used an applicator to apply the eyeshadow evenly.
  • The lipstick applicator provides a smooth and even application.
Context #3 | Noun

industrial

A device or tool used to apply a substance such as paint, adhesive, or sealant onto a surface.

Synonyms

brush, gun, sprayer

Examples of usage

  • The applicator gun is used to apply the sealant to the joints.
  • The paint applicator ensures an even coat on the surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "applicator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aplicador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเฅเคฒเคฟเค•เฅ‡เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Applikator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aplikator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะปั–ะบะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aplikator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ—ใƒชใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท applicateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplicador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aplikatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ดํ”Œ๋ฆฌ์ผ€์ดํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฏุงุฉ ุชุทุจูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aplikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aplikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ”็”จๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aplikator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ applikator

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะฟะปะธะบะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒšแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aplikator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplicador

Etymology

The word 'applicator' originated from the Latin word 'applicare', meaning 'to apply'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of using tools to apply substances has been essential in various fields, from medicine to cosmetics to industry. Over time, applicators have evolved to meet specific needs, providing precise and efficient application methods.

See also: appliance, applicability, applicable, applicant, applicants, application, applied, applier, apply, applying, inapplicability, inapplicable, misapplication, misapply.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,444, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.