economiser
World English Dictionary
economizer or economiser (ɪˈkɒnəˌmaɪzə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a device that uses the waste heat from a boiler flue to preheat the feed water |
| 2. | a person or thing that economizes |
| economiser or economiser | |
| —n | |
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| economiser | |
noun | |
| a frugal person who limits spending and avoids waste [syn: economizer] |
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Economiser
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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