| drinker | One who drinks; as, the effects of tea on the drinker; also, one who drinks spirituous liquors to excess; a drunkard. <zoology> Drinker moth, a large British moth (Odonestis potatoria). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Drinker respirator | A mechanical respirator in which the body except the head is encased within a metal tank, which is sealed at the neck with an airtight gasket; artificial respiration is induced by making the air pressure inside negative. Synonym: iron lung, tank respirator. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Drinker, Philip | <person> U.S. Industrial hygienist, 1894-1972. See: Drinker respirator. (05 Mar 2000) |