dropper
ˈdrɑpər
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Definition of dropper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
liquid dispenserTECH.small tube for dispensing liquid in dropsTECH.
  • She used a dropper to add acid to the solution..
pipette
2.
intentional dropperRareperson who drops something intentionallyRare
  • The dropper was caught in the act of mischief.
3.
malware installerTECH.USsoftware component for installing malwareTECH.US
  • The dropper was detected by the antivirus software.
installer
4.
miningTECH.branch vein leaving the main lode in miningTECH.
  • The miners followed the dropper to find more ore.
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Images of dropper

  • dropper: small tube for dispensing liquid in drops
    small tube for dispensing liquid in drops

Expressions with dropper

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name-droppern.
person who mentions famous people to impress others
Everyone knows Mark is a name-dropper at parties.
dropper bottlen.
small container with a narrow tube for releasing liquid in single drops
The nurse reached for the dropper bottle of eye medicine.
jaw-droppern.
something very surprising or impressive
The magician's final trick was a real jaw-dropper.

Origin of dropper

English, drop + -er (one who drops)

Terms related to dropper

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Examples of dropper in a sentence

  • He filled the dropper with ink.
  • The dropper left a trail of breadcrumbs.
  • A dropper was seen tampering with the evidence.
  • A new dropper was found in the system files.
  • The IT team is working to remove the dropper.
  • The dropper led them to a rich deposit.

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  1. French:pipette, abandonneur, ...
  2. German:Tropfer, Täter, ...
  3. Italian:contagocce, lasciatore, ...
  4. Spanish:cuentagotas, persona que deja caer, ...
  5. Portuguese:conta-gotas, pessoa que deixa cair de propósito, ...
  6. Chinese:滴管, 故意扔东西的人, ...
  7. Japanese:スポイト, 落とし屋, ...
  8. Arabic:قَطّارة, مُسْقِط مُتَعَمِّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַפֶּטֶפֶת, מַשְׁלִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:пипетка, намеренный ронятель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піпетка, кидальник, ...
  12. Hindi:ड्रॉपर, गिराने वाला, ...
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