Definition

A device used to remove water from liquids, making them thicker or more concentrated.

Example

The chemist used an inspissator to concentrate the solution for the experiment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an inspissator?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's an apparatus used for evaporating liquids.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inspissator is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "spissare" (meaning to thicken). The word refers to the act of making something thicker or denser, particularly in a liquid form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting something into' ('in-') a state of 'thickness' ('spissare') — that's why inspissator means to thicken something.

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