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Webster 1913 Edition


Discharger

Dis-char′ger

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Noun.
One who, or that which, discharges. Specifically, in electricity, an instrument for discharging a Leyden jar, or electrical battery, by making a connection between the two surfaces; a discharging rod.

Webster 1828 Edition


Discharger

DISCHARGER

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Noun.
1.
He that discharges in any manner.
2.
One who fires a gun.
3.
In electricity, an instrument for discharging a Leyden phial, jar, &c., by opening a communication between the two surfaces.

Definition 2024


discharger

discharger

English

Noun

discharger (plural dischargers)

  1. Someone or something that discharges something, such as pollution or a firearm
    • 1988, January 29, “Harold Henderson”, in City File:
      "Over 90% of the dischargers examined were in violation of permit limits.