1. a device or apparatus used to thicken liquids by evaporation or concentration
Usage: technical; laboratory equipment

Examples

• The laboratory technician used an inspissator to concentrate the blood sample.
• The inspissator slowly evaporated the water from the solution.
• Medical researchers rely on inspissators to prepare concentrated specimens.
• The old inspissator needed replacement after years of continuous use.
• She adjusted the temperature settings on the inspissator for optimal results.
• The inspissator reduced the liquid volume by half through controlled heating.