paraffle

/ˈpærəfl/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that paraffles, especially a device that injects oil into a cylinder of a steam engine to prevent overheating

“The paraffle was a crucial component in the 19th-century steam engine.”

Synonyms

  • injector
  • lubricator

Antonyms

  • dehumidifier
  • desiccant