Applicative
usable or capable of being used; practical; applicatory.
adjective
relevant or applicable
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a simple device, as a rod, spatula, or the like, for medication, cosmetics, glue, or any other substance not usually touched with the fingers. historical examples the ears are also carefully cleansed with a squeezed-out dip of boracic acid on the applicator. the mother and her child william s. sadler by touching the surface with […]
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