silicator

noun

sil·​i·​ca·​tor

ˈsiləˌkātə(r)

plural -s

: one that puts a coat of sodium silicate on the inside of steel drums that are to be used for shipping caustic soda

Word History

Etymology

silicate entry 1 + -or

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