Applicator
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 the applicator, one can determine the depth of nail destroyed before washing off the excess sulphide.
surgery, with special reference to podiatry maximilian stern
noun
a device, such as a spatula or rod, for applying a medicine, glue, etc
applicator ap·pli·ca·tor (āp’lĭ-kā’tər)
n.
an instrument for applying something, such as a medication.
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